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
For traditionalists like Coles, yachting means tailoring every element—menus, destinations, activities, even formality—to an owner or a charter guest, with the crew creating a familial experience usually limited to 12 passengers.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Resume outdoor activities 30 minutes after the storm passes.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Plant expected to power 35,000 households annually According to Simon Cizmek, project manager for the floating solar plant, work is currently underway on spatial planning activities, with the decree of the spatial plan expected to be issued during the fourth quarter of this year.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
When the company took pictures off, site activity tanked.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2025
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Resume outdoor activities 30 minutes after the storm passes.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Plant expected to power 35,000 households annually According to Simon Cizmek, project manager for the floating solar plant, work is currently underway on spatial planning activities, with the decree of the spatial plan expected to be issued during the fourth quarter of this year.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
When the company took pictures off, site activity tanked.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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These jobs require dexterity, quick decision-making and physical exertion — areas where robotics still face barriers of cost, trust and reliability.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Colby Rex O'Neill/AFP via Getty Images Young children and older adults were recommended to avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Your conditioning had better be in top shape.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, the need for air conditioning is a relatively recent development for the continent.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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In a cruel exercise, each kid is provided with a pack of basic supplies and made to hike 50 miles through the wilderness to the top of Mount Otis.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Incorporating short walks, stretching or light exercises throughout the day can interrupt long periods of inactivity and offer significant health benefits.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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