Thesaurus results for ACTIONS

actions

noun

plural of action

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 These facilities typically house dozens of robots in large office-like spaces spanning thousands of square meters, where human operators repeatedly perform simple tasks alongside the machines to generate and record detailed data on key physical actions. —

Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026 Making use of all the available tools and new technologies, the Festival’s Agora showcased a new series of actions and backed successful initiatives that took place both in physical spaces and online. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 Murphy's performance is a study of contrasts, playing a logic-minded man who is nonetheless haunted by his actions. —

Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 The hard truth is that California’s housing affordability crisis is the result of decades of legislative and regulatory actions that have constrained, and in many instances, outright stopped new home construction. —

Jeff Montejano, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 But do most Republicans overall still support the president’s actions? —

ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 But after a while, Amir and Jahan’s words and actions don’t add up even in her mind. —

Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 In addition to registering for notifications, these additional actions are recommended to prepare for the threat of severe weather. —

Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026 Your actions underpin your identity. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026

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Noun

However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The activity sends a release of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine, which can reinforce the behavior and create a habit loop.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026