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
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
However, not everyone views Trump’s actions regarding Venezuela as negatively destabilizing.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
From this conspiratorialism have flowed years of censorship, data localization, online-speech criminalization, and other digitally repressive actions by the Kremlin.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
The state agency released the video on Thursday highlighting the officers’ heroic actions during the July 3 incident.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Anything can impact a president's rating, such as legislation passed, actions and elections.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Both Rutland and Ramsey agree with that sentiment, adding that social media incentivizes people in spreading the word about their actions in a way that didn’t exist in the pre-internet era, coupled with the demand for more information quickly.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of the Administration’s actions, most notably the detention of the Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, did garner a response from Democrats, but the noise came largely from the Party’s left—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley—rather than from its establishment.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
However, not everyone views Trump’s actions regarding Venezuela as negatively destabilizing.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
From this conspiratorialism have flowed years of censorship, data localization, online-speech criminalization, and other digitally repressive actions by the Kremlin.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
The state agency released the video on Thursday highlighting the officers’ heroic actions during the July 3 incident.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Anything can impact a president's rating, such as legislation passed, actions and elections.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Both Rutland and Ramsey agree with that sentiment, adding that social media incentivizes people in spreading the word about their actions in a way that didn’t exist in the pre-internet era, coupled with the demand for more information quickly.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of the Administration’s actions, most notably the detention of the Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, did garner a response from Democrats, but the noise came largely from the Party’s left—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley—rather than from its establishment.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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While hilarious and adorable, owners with sassy dogs should ensure the behavior does not evolve into defiance or aggression.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Given the previous behavior of Netanyahu and the Hamas leadership, there is every chance that violence might erupt again.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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His cheerful demeanor has returned, and the family is adjusting to life with EpiPens tucked in every bag.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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