Definition of activitynext
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 There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended. Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 The program is building a network to connect healthcare providers with local arts organizations, allowing those providers to prescribe activities like museum visits, theater performances, and art workshops to patients. Brianna Wallen, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Although current activity is concentrated in Europe and surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the implications extend further. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Bars are adapting too, expanding mocktail and non-alcoholic beer menus and layering in food and activity nights. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • Benjamin Powers, at the Haskins Global Literacy Hub, told me that students arrive in elementary school with a poor ability to maintain focus and a low tolerance for mental exertion.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • The medical condition can increase the risk of serious injury or death following extreme exertion.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The main difference between the two players is Kusturica’s conditioning.
    Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 July 2026
  • This substitution is evident in new cars from Ferrari, BMW, and EV makers, which now feature more aluminum wiring, and in air conditioning units by companies like Daikin.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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