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
Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Democratic states, including California, have fought back by filing lawsuits against federal agencies over certain policies and actions affecting governments programs such as SNAP.
—Lizzie Kane
june 14, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
The White House has defended many of these actions as having precedent, pointing to past presidents' building projects.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 14 June 2026
Individuals must proactively decide their time's worth, budgeting it like money to align actions with values.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The governor has also activated Phase 3 of Colorado's Drought Response Plan, which allows the state to take additional emergency response actions, including potential emergency funding for unmet response needs.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Both actions suggest that the administration might attempt to cobble together a new vaccine advisory committee in the coming weeks or months, which could address the new flu and COVID vaccines, Dorit Reiss, a vaccine-law expert at UC Law San Francisco, told me.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Democratic states, including California, have fought back by filing lawsuits against federal agencies over certain policies and actions affecting governments programs such as SNAP.
—Lizzie Kane
june 14, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
The White House has defended many of these actions as having precedent, pointing to past presidents' building projects.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 14 June 2026
Individuals must proactively decide their time's worth, budgeting it like money to align actions with values.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The governor has also activated Phase 3 of Colorado's Drought Response Plan, which allows the state to take additional emergency response actions, including potential emergency funding for unmet response needs.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Both actions suggest that the administration might attempt to cobble together a new vaccine advisory committee in the coming weeks or months, which could address the new flu and COVID vaccines, Dorit Reiss, a vaccine-law expert at UC Law San Francisco, told me.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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Authorities said that in the days leading up to her disappearance, Moore exhibited behavior that was out of character, including a sudden absence and an abrupt change in social media presence, according to ABC News.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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One attack ad mocked Ossoff for playful college-era behavior.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In her early public appearances, she was often seen with her head bowed and her gaze upward, a posture that, alongside her soft-spoken demeanor, led the British press to characterize her as timid and reserved.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Froio was also praised by colleagues for her kindness, patience, ability to teach her staff and successfully manage a frenetic newsroom with an extremely calm demeanor.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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