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as in thing
something done by someone
judge people by their actions, not by their words
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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France
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as in behavior
actions plural
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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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action
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Recent Examples of action
Nobody likes for there to be these types of actions.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Not long after that investigation quieted down, Division Street was the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by current and former female athletes who alleged that the organization favored the school’s male athletes.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to my Master Pickleball Schedule, the APP has two Breakthrough Series events scheduled for September (in Boise and Brigham City), then returns to action the first weekend in November for the 2025 Women’s Cup in Columbus.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Our call to action attracted some attention in the local media.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Not long after that investigation quieted down, Division Street was the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by current and former female athletes who alleged that the organization favored the school’s male athletes.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to my Master Pickleball Schedule, the APP has two Breakthrough Series events scheduled for September (in Boise and Brigham City), then returns to action the first weekend in November for the 2025 Women’s Cup in Columbus.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Our call to action attracted some attention in the local media.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
Noun
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Nevertheless, the Phillies and Marlins teams were aware that few things are as exciting for a young fan as getting a home run ball.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This homey boutique is a one-stop shop for all things Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plot centers around the mysterious disappearance of 17 children from a Pennsylvania town.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Scenes in which fictional characters enjoy the clear alcoholic beverage are featured in many Korean film and drama plots.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The city of Cincinnati and City Manager Sheryl Long have asked a federal appeals court to review a recent decision by a federal magistrate judge allowing a lawsuit filed by the city’s former fire chief to go to trial.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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After the July vote, O'Connell's office sent a follow-up letter confirming its position, which Dilger said prompted ethics commission members to begin preparing for a lawsuit.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
31 Aug. 2025
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In California’s strawberry fields, an ICE raid sparked widespread panic and disruption among farmworker communities.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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How toxic workplaces emerge When managers fail to set clear expectations, communicate openly and model respectful behavior, dysfunction spreads and a toxic workplace is born.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Harmful behaviors are not an uncommon occurrence in Indiana schools.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What began as a decentralized revolution started to resemble a high-risk gamble, with performance lagging far behind ambition.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Building a tech future China's ambitions don't stop at the vocational level.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That brief three-month double act between an executive chairman and a CEO is now over.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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