Definition of activitynext
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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Recent Examples of activity But Congress enjoys broad legal authority over commercial activities that cross state lines and that rationally implicate a legitimate government interest. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Most of the activity that the declassified intelligence reports point to predates AI. — Ashish K. Jha, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026 For people outside of these sensitive groups, handling a receipt is probably a very low-risk activity. — Sean McCann, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 Privacy features hide data from trackers and activity analyzers, while additional protection targets malware and phishing websites. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines physically demanding jobs as those that require certain levels and durations of physical exertion, such as climbing, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or walking.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Adidas Running Hydration & Matcha Ritual Vest, which reimagines the traditional running vest as an on-the-go matcha kit for runners balancing exertion with recovery.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • When temperatures soar, the city’s recreation centers welcome residents who lack air conditioning.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In 2018, Maryland football player Jordan McNair suffered an exertional heatstroke during a football conditioning workout.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How did researchers go about identifying the effect of exercise versus napping?
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This week, by contrast, has been an exercise in shallow bonhomie.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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