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 The reliance on emergency actions, like diesel backup generators, incurs significant costs for ratepayers and increases air pollution. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 His actions and words have always reflected a player who believes in his teammates and what the Blackhawks are building. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The fact that celebrity landed upon him, plucking him from the obscurity of his mission to represent the burgeoning discourse on the disease, says more about the world that orbited him than his actions on the island or his own political nous. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 This is occurring as average temperatures climb and forests become more susceptible to ignition from lightning and human actions. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Without clear governance, agents roam aimlessly through data warehouses looking for credible information, then check the results after the fact — wasting time and tokens, and generating inconsistent actions. — Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Tracy said that the details in the Tribune report point to potentially making one change in state law to extend the statute of limitations on what actions an inspector general can investigate to as many as four years from the current one-year limit. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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Noun

The diseases that cause dementia can impair brain circuits involved in impulse control and threat perception, raising the risk of aggressive behavior.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
While all these behaviors aren’t necessarily great, taking shells from the beach could be the most detrimental of all.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Definition of behavior

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With his bushy beard and a grumpy demeanor that belies a tender-hearted soul, Neill was destined to play a role like Hector.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026