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
At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.
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Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that Hill’s actions triggered the legal presumption that the jury had been improperly influenced and that prosecutors failed to prove the verdict was unaffected.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Various additional actions like this are stealthily undertaken by the vendor.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Take away the highlands and the suburbs and the big round table, and these are two shows that tell stories through the words and actions of real people.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
The data are pulled from spreadsheets maintained since January 2025 that tracks and documents federal enforcement actions in greater Tucson such as raids, vehicle stops and aerial surveillance.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In rural areas, however, their reputation is radioactive due to the brutal actions of government troops and allied militias.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that Hill’s actions triggered the legal presumption that the jury had been improperly influenced and that prosecutors failed to prove the verdict was unaffected.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Various additional actions like this are stealthily undertaken by the vendor.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Take away the highlands and the suburbs and the big round table, and these are two shows that tell stories through the words and actions of real people.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
The data are pulled from spreadsheets maintained since January 2025 that tracks and documents federal enforcement actions in greater Tucson such as raids, vehicle stops and aerial surveillance.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In rural areas, however, their reputation is radioactive due to the brutal actions of government troops and allied militias.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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Lynch had faced complaints about inappropriate behavior before.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Riders cannot directly control or override a Waymo vehicle’s driving behavior in real time.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But Lee-Kim, known for her energy and upbeat demeanor, sees positives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Hurts’ calm demeanor has been well-documented.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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