actions

plural of action

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of actions These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025 For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions. Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025 The censure has prevented her from carrying out other legislative actions to serve her constituents. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025 These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025 Tesla shares have dropped 37 percent so far in 2025 as Musk has faced criticism and protests for some of his political remarks and actions. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 Thanks to hundreds of hours of interview footage, visitors can sit down and ask questions of two recipients and learn the details of their lives and combat actions. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025 The news outlet reported that Board Vice President Jon Hartman announced the board would meet again on Monday night to discuss terminating Martin’s contract and placing her on administrative leave among other actions. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025 These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
  • At Bock Realty Group, trust is built in the small, consistent behaviors that often go unnoticed: celebrating wins, checking in without being asked, and showing up with steady care.
    Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The intense exchange between Kemp, 48, and Rock, 25, took place early Tuesday (July 1) morning, with Rock allegedly calling the social media personality to seemingly address Kemp’s remarks regarding her behavior and parenting of her son with rapper Blueface, who is currently incarcerated.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025

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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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