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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
In this view, the issue is simply that an action was picked that failed to maximize the specified objective.
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Quick action can help prevent additional losses and assist authorities in identifying scam trends.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The findings add pressure to the UN’s COP30 climate summit this month, where countries will debate how to kick-start and finance faster action to rein in global warming.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Quick action can help prevent additional losses and assist authorities in identifying scam trends.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The findings add pressure to the UN’s COP30 climate summit this month, where countries will debate how to kick-start and finance faster action to rein in global warming.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The game was soon over and, for all the other tremendous things Woodson did in helping Michigan to a share of the national title, that moment loomed large in his Heisman victory over Tennessee’s Peyton Manning.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The show leans into this offensive, problematic plot device without any self-awareness.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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One with more context, a plot, character development.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit was dismissed in March after a judge found the group had no standing to pursue the claims made.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Democratic state officials behind one of the lawsuits argue that stopping benefits will lead to worse food insecurity.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fears shot 0 of 7 from the field, scoring four points on six free-throw attempts, but tallied nine assists.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Donald’s vindication, after so much slimy behavior, felt abrupt.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The reckless attitude and behavior can intensify existing matters.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
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The focus of Mamdani's campaign, affordability is not only an ambition worthy of our great city, but a business imperative.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That laidback manner belies an ambition and drive that powers Chesney.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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But inside the party’s campaign circles, few doubt that Newsom’s next act is already well underway.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are also numerous acts looking to win a Grammy for the first time or the first time in a long time.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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The real story of the Elizabethan succession was altogether darker and more turbulent than Camden’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is the web version of Fortune Tech, a daily newsletter breaking down the biggest players and stories shaping the future.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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