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as in thing
something done by someone
judge people by their actions, not by their words
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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France
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as in behavior
actions plural
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
observing the actions of mice in various controlled settings helps scientists understand the effects of certain drugs
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action
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Recent Examples of action
DeBarge was a full-time college shortstop, but he’s seen most of his action this season at second base, along with some shortstop, center field and left field reps.
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The city’s appeal of the arbitrator’s ruling has been the subject of court action since then and is one of the cases that would have been settled by approval of the $915,000 settlement.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
While much of the early morning action in cities centers around local residents, travelers can easily get in on the fun as well.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
These are among several actions that have positioned Algeria — which now views tourism as an imperative for sustainable development — to slowly open up to the world.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The city’s appeal of the arbitrator’s ruling has been the subject of court action since then and is one of the cases that would have been settled by approval of the $915,000 settlement.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
While much of the early morning action in cities centers around local residents, travelers can easily get in on the fun as well.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
These are among several actions that have positioned Algeria — which now views tourism as an imperative for sustainable development — to slowly open up to the world.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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Isaac has done a terrible thing to this person, and that is important to see.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Working on the show is different from a lot of other things, especially in TV.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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From people on TikTok discussing the lavender marriages in their own families to the plot of the 2025 Wedding Banquet remake starring Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang, the ways that people have sought to survive broader societal homophobia are top of mind for many LGBTQ+ people today.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
14 May 2025
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Both directors have shown a preference for character over plot, building stories around individuals who are filled with desires, fears, flaws and contradictions — individuals who tend to feel more like real people than movie characters.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The administration argues that, for now, Trump should be able to impose the change on everyone except the eighteen parents named in the lawsuits or, at most, any member of two immigrant rights groups or residents of a state that challenged the policy.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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But in others cases, the waste-haulers have the landowners’ permission to dump — but are disposing waste that should be going to landfills equipped to handle household and industrial waste, lawsuits claim.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Both teams’ trainers joined EMS to get him onto a cart and off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Related article Fan in critical condition after accidental fall onto the field at PNC Park during Pirates-Cubs game, police say The 20-year-old Markwood, fell from the right field wall onto the field and was listed in critical condition.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Based on their past behavior, cicadas from Brood XIV will likely make their appearances in 14 states, said Gene Kritsky, founder of Cicada Safari, a group that gathers data on the insects.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Similarly, 50% reported that anxiety over the current political climate is influencing their own career plans while 40% said that anxiety is affecting their behavior at their current role.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Simply making a full return to the sport that has been her life is the bottom rung of Haidar’s ambitions.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In a city once known primarily for its architectural ambitions, a new identity has taken shape as an epicenter of global contemporary art.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Brought in as a response to 66 fans losing their lives in a crush at Ibrox four years earlier, the act (known as the Green Guide) introduced a compulsory licensing system for grounds in the top two divisions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Despite the fallout, Owens remains firm in her belief that Ye’s story has been misrepresented and his mental health unfairly weaponized.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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This story contains details from the season 2 opener of The Walking Dead: Dead City on AMC.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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