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
Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.
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Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Reducing exposure can involve actions such as sealing cracks in basement floors or foundations, and installing ventilation systems designed to lower radon levels.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
So a president in search of a Nobel Peace Prize has made the world a less safe place through his actions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Their liberating actions are symbolic by design, according to Davis and librettist Havis.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Israeli military says any actions since the ceasefire began have been in response to violations of the agreement.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Frey also bristled at Noem’s characterization of Good’s actions.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Figuring out spots on the floor, where flow is, where actions are.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Calzada then took to his Instagram story to apologize for his actions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Reducing exposure can involve actions such as sealing cracks in basement floors or foundations, and installing ventilation systems designed to lower radon levels.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
So a president in search of a Nobel Peace Prize has made the world a less safe place through his actions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Their liberating actions are symbolic by design, according to Davis and librettist Havis.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Israeli military says any actions since the ceasefire began have been in response to violations of the agreement.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Frey also bristled at Noem’s characterization of Good’s actions.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Figuring out spots on the floor, where flow is, where actions are.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Calzada then took to his Instagram story to apologize for his actions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, behavior change, and technology.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the hardest part of the novel wasn’t scripting the scheming, backstabbing, or duplicitous behavior.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But in the castle, the table agrees that her voting against Porsha right at the jump was suspicious, as is her out-of-character, laid-back demeanor.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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There was always a caustic quality to Minna and Flic’s demeanor, but true cruelty seeps into their interactions in a way that’s ultimately heartbreaking.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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