as in exertion
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
had to restrict his activity after the surgery, which meant letting the weeds take over the garden
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No service can undo the original breach, but ongoing monitoring can give you a better chance of catching suspicious activity early.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The firm has also identified Johor Bahru as a key growth market, due to its proximity to neighboring Singapore, and increasing levels of cross-border economic activity.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The report shows that AI is not just increasing the volume of bot activity, but fundamentally changing its nature.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The number of pet cats in South Korea has risen sharply since the Covid-19 pandemic – perhaps because cats are easier to care for indoors, with outdoor activities limited by Covid restrictions for several years, according to a 2025 report by KB Financial Group.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The firm has also identified Johor Bahru as a key growth market, due to its proximity to neighboring Singapore, and increasing levels of cross-border economic activity.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The report shows that AI is not just increasing the volume of bot activity, but fundamentally changing its nature.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The number of pet cats in South Korea has risen sharply since the Covid-19 pandemic – perhaps because cats are easier to care for indoors, with outdoor activities limited by Covid restrictions for several years, according to a 2025 report by KB Financial Group.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Throughout the day, the wearable tracked his physiological responses to various environments, from the stress of a live television broadcast to the physical exertion of a workout.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The extra playoff exertion was palpable, and their teammates on the bench leaped to their feet in excitement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Head coach Lance Leipold’s roster features 31 new transfers and 12 early enrollees after losing 25 players via the transfer portal, with the team holding its first spring practice in pads after eight weeks of winter conditioning.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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To operate a business like this, the building would need space to board the cats, laundry units, sinks, air conditioning and parking accommodations.—
Ella Gonzales
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Smith uses community-building exercises and state Capitol visits to encourage critical thinking and civic engagement.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But what an opportunity this group has to provide more than just a damage limitation exercise.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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