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
Across the country, immigration enforcement actions have intensified.
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David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Many people at Harvard and elsewhere feared that the university would reach a deal with the Administration before Judge Burroughs’s decision, because that would have meant that no court would declare the unlawfulness of the Administration’s actions toward academic institutions.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
As a result of Yourex's alleged actions, the DA's office said her dog's vote was successfully counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but was rejected in the 2022 primary.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Speaking of game changers, Isaac’s master plan went particularly south when Thing regained full control of his actions, resulting in a final battle between Isaac and… himself.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
Barker shows him no mercy for his actions, but leaves the door open to darker introspection.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Fencing was seen going around the federal courthouse in Chicago, in anticipation of the enforcement actions occurring, according to city officials.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Many people at Harvard and elsewhere feared that the university would reach a deal with the Administration before Judge Burroughs’s decision, because that would have meant that no court would declare the unlawfulness of the Administration’s actions toward academic institutions.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
As a result of Yourex's alleged actions, the DA's office said her dog's vote was successfully counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but was rejected in the 2022 primary.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Speaking of game changers, Isaac’s master plan went particularly south when Thing regained full control of his actions, resulting in a final battle between Isaac and… himself.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
Barker shows him no mercy for his actions, but leaves the door open to darker introspection.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Fencing was seen going around the federal courthouse in Chicago, in anticipation of the enforcement actions occurring, according to city officials.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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The news follows Rudin’s announced return to theatrical producing, after a Hollywood Reporter investigation in 2021 had detailed multiple allegations of abusive behavior in claims from ex-staffers.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rodgers has shown great leadership, a calm demeanor, and has been doing everything in his power to lift up his teammates around him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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During his first postgame press conference at UNC, Bill Belichick maintained the stoic demeanor that became synonymous with his lengthy run with the New England Patriots.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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