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
However, there were offices within DHS created to hold agents and their supervisors accountable for their actions on the job.
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Murray addressed the incident earlier this year, stating that his actions were done in jest.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Hidden text, invisible code or layout tricks could trigger silent actions that expose your private data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
However, the league seemingly deemed his actions not punishment-worthy, saving Mahomes from an $11,593 first-offense taunting penalty.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
None of these actions is a moonshot.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The Treasury Department has also taken significant steps to dismantle international narco networks, with the Washington Examiner identifying at least 25 distinct actions carried out by the Treasury since Secretary Scott Bessent was sworn into office in February.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
From this conspiratorialism have flowed years of censorship, data localization, online-speech criminalization, and other digitally repressive actions by the Kremlin.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Murray addressed the incident earlier this year, stating that his actions were done in jest.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Hidden text, invisible code or layout tricks could trigger silent actions that expose your private data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
However, the league seemingly deemed his actions not punishment-worthy, saving Mahomes from an $11,593 first-offense taunting penalty.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
None of these actions is a moonshot.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The Treasury Department has also taken significant steps to dismantle international narco networks, with the Washington Examiner identifying at least 25 distinct actions carried out by the Treasury since Secretary Scott Bessent was sworn into office in February.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
From this conspiratorialism have flowed years of censorship, data localization, online-speech criminalization, and other digitally repressive actions by the Kremlin.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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While hilarious and adorable, owners with sassy dogs should ensure the behavior does not evolve into defiance or aggression.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Given the previous behavior of Netanyahu and the Hamas leadership, there is every chance that violence might erupt again.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your posture, and the way his demeanor and stare changes in an instant.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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By steadily building a following over the years, Karsten Runquist, a 27-year-old aspiring director with an affable and unassuming demeanor, has become, by some measures, one of today’s most prominent movie reviewers.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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