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
Despite those actions, the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint project from Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia that analyzes items moving through Congress, ranked DeGette as below average in effectiveness in eight of 14 terms analyzed.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
As the video drew more attention, protesters gathered at the Shelby Police Department Friday to denounce the officer’s actions and call on the department to take action before he was fired, CNN affiliate WBTV reported.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
But that fund's creation was temporarily blocked by a federal judge on Friday, one of multiple Trump actions halted by courts in the last week.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 31 May 2026
During his session at the Dialogue, Meng took aim at Japan’s defense spending hikes and expansion of weapon sales, asking if countries in Asia will trust Tokyo remilitarizing after its actions in World War II.
—Lim Hui Jie,joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Initially, that meant humans strapping iPhones to their foreheads, recording actions like cooking, cleaning and performing household chores.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Laura said Vallow Daybell's actions during the trial did not meet the serious nature of the courtroom.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Eighty-two percent of executives report confidence that their existing policies adequately protect against unauthorized agent actions, which would be reassuring if it were connected to the actual state of controls.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noted Holocaust historian Omer Bartov, in a New York Times op-ed last year, said the Israeli actions constitute a genocide.
—Samuel S. Flax, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
As the video drew more attention, protesters gathered at the Shelby Police Department Friday to denounce the officer’s actions and call on the department to take action before he was fired, CNN affiliate WBTV reported.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
But that fund's creation was temporarily blocked by a federal judge on Friday, one of multiple Trump actions halted by courts in the last week.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 31 May 2026
During his session at the Dialogue, Meng took aim at Japan’s defense spending hikes and expansion of weapon sales, asking if countries in Asia will trust Tokyo remilitarizing after its actions in World War II.
—Lim Hui Jie,joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Initially, that meant humans strapping iPhones to their foreheads, recording actions like cooking, cleaning and performing household chores.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Laura said Vallow Daybell's actions during the trial did not meet the serious nature of the courtroom.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Eighty-two percent of executives report confidence that their existing policies adequately protect against unauthorized agent actions, which would be reassuring if it were connected to the actual state of controls.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noted Holocaust historian Omer Bartov, in a New York Times op-ed last year, said the Israeli actions constitute a genocide.
—Samuel S. Flax, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Then create rules around behavior based on their wildly inaccurate opinions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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The checkup came amid mounting scrutiny of the president's health, particularly given recent flurries of late-night social media posts, as well as his at-times tired demeanor during official meetings.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Just a lot more calm in my demeanor.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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