as in behavior
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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Recent Examples of actions
Similar to the way Madueke drove at his man without hesitation, those first-time strikes were very welcome after last season, when many actions in and around the penalty area felt a bit too laborious.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
These small but deliberate actions can open doors to new learning and strengthen workplace success.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s assassin, as well as anyone else who engages in barbaric acts, should be condemned, face the ultimate legal consequences for their actions and be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Bad-faith actions elsewhere further undermine public trust.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Across the country, immigration enforcement actions have intensified.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As a result of Yourex's alleged actions, the DA's office said her dog's vote was successfully counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but was rejected in the 2022 primary.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Barker shows him no mercy for his actions, but leaves the door open to darker introspection.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
These small but deliberate actions can open doors to new learning and strengthen workplace success.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s assassin, as well as anyone else who engages in barbaric acts, should be condemned, face the ultimate legal consequences for their actions and be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Bad-faith actions elsewhere further undermine public trust.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Across the country, immigration enforcement actions have intensified.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As a result of Yourex's alleged actions, the DA's office said her dog's vote was successfully counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but was rejected in the 2022 primary.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Barker shows him no mercy for his actions, but leaves the door open to darker introspection.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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Tahlequah previously made global headlines in 2018 for carrying a dead calf for over 1,000 miles across 17 days, demonstrating what researchers believe is mourning behavior among orcas.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mentored youth also saw lower absenteeism rates, fewer school suspensions and improved behaviors.—
Lina Ruiz
September 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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And Parker saw maturity in his demeanor at that dinner — now a true goldfish who could shrug off any previous play.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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