as in exertion
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
had to restrict his activity after the surgery, which meant letting the weeds take over the garden
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Recent Examples of activity
This year’s audition process also included a host of family-fun activities on the Festival of Arts grounds on Saturday and Sunday.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
It wasn’t looked at as a sport or a legitimate activity.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Giddey has resumed some off-ball activities such as stop-and-start sprints, but coach Billy Donovan said he hasn’t been cleared for a full slate of cutting, running and sprinting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Old thoughts may swirl, especially during otherwise mindless activities, like driving or doing the dishes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
It wasn’t looked at as a sport or a legitimate activity.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Giddey has resumed some off-ball activities such as stop-and-start sprints, but coach Billy Donovan said he hasn’t been cleared for a full slate of cutting, running and sprinting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Old thoughts may swirl, especially during otherwise mindless activities, like driving or doing the dishes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Sudden exertion, such as moving hundreds of pounds of snow after being sedentary for several months, can put a big strain on the heart.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 26-year-old Slovak was recalled Tuesday from the AHL after a two-game conditioning stint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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The exercise focused on decision-making, flight control, and airspace discipline, all under realistic conditions spanning miles of airspace and thousands of feet of altitude.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Greca prefers working out her core on the days in her routine that focus on upper-body exercises.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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