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
The clip led to Patel defending his actions in a statement to X on Sunday night.
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026
While some of the actions listed on the poster dealt with policy actions, like recommending the city adopt an ordinance requiring businesses to compost food waste, many of the actions listed on the poster also centered around educating the public.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
When external oversight must depend on internal reporting, particularly when corrective actions lag, transparency suffers.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
From Apple, Google to Meta (formerly Facebook), our tactics were starting the necessary actions and conversations within Silicon Valley.
—Brennan Nevada Johnson, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Because once people begin to believe that their viewpoints, rather than their actions, are what government is watching, the damage to freedom has already begun.
—Bob Shaw, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
But a new book argues that purpose can be found in smaller everyday actions that help or support those around us.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
All actions are monitored in real time through the video surveillance system.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Jackson County alerted local schools to continue monitoring the issue, but law enforcement did not have probable cause to arrest or take other actions, according to the statement.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026
While some of the actions listed on the poster dealt with policy actions, like recommending the city adopt an ordinance requiring businesses to compost food waste, many of the actions listed on the poster also centered around educating the public.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
When external oversight must depend on internal reporting, particularly when corrective actions lag, transparency suffers.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
From Apple, Google to Meta (formerly Facebook), our tactics were starting the necessary actions and conversations within Silicon Valley.
—Brennan Nevada Johnson, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Because once people begin to believe that their viewpoints, rather than their actions, are what government is watching, the damage to freedom has already begun.
—Bob Shaw, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
But a new book argues that purpose can be found in smaller everyday actions that help or support those around us.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
All actions are monitored in real time through the video surveillance system.
—Claudia Núñez, AZCentral.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Jackson County alerted local schools to continue monitoring the issue, but law enforcement did not have probable cause to arrest or take other actions, according to the statement.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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Porter expressed remorse for her behavior.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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This confidence was hard-won over decades, yet it is being squandered through recent reckless fiscal behavior.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The deranged demeanor accompanying her rude responses under oath deserves an Oscar nomination in the cringe and horror categories.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The list includes in no particular order greater changeup usage, a strong demeanor on the mound, attention to base runners and first-pitch strikes.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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