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 Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the legislature should act on the report’s recommendations with actions to strengthen reporting, enforce existing laws, prevent further abandonment of wells and ensure polluters pay for cleanup.
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Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Penny, too, was acquitted by a jury who decided his actions were reasonable.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
These films open up meaningful conversations about peer pressure, standing up for others, and taking accountability for your actions.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
But just look at his actions, okay?
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Wildlife advocates want border officials to lessen the harm by installing wildlife passages in the wall, among other actions.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
So a president in search of a Nobel Peace Prize has made the world a less safe place through his actions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Frey also bristled at Noem’s characterization of Good’s actions.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Penny, too, was acquitted by a jury who decided his actions were reasonable.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
These films open up meaningful conversations about peer pressure, standing up for others, and taking accountability for your actions.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
But just look at his actions, okay?
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Wildlife advocates want border officials to lessen the harm by installing wildlife passages in the wall, among other actions.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
So a president in search of a Nobel Peace Prize has made the world a less safe place through his actions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Frey also bristled at Noem’s characterization of Good’s actions.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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The findings also support earlier work linking Jupiter’s atmospheric behavior to its deep interior structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The model’s core weights remain untouched, but the system can still adapt its behavior based on the task at hand.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His unassuming demeanor belies the fact that his generations-spanning music has been lauded by The New York Times and Billboard.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But some of the most common houseplants, beloved for their stunning foliage and low-maintenance demeanor, are actually part of the succulent family.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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