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 In addition to the traditional wellness activities offered on site, the hotel is introducing a new fine dining tasting menu restaurant this season, Lygaria, which will rotate dishes depending on the week’s available produce and fresh catches. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025 Both official and private surveys showed an improvement in the manufacturing activity. Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 July 2025 The study ranked the 100 largest U.S. cities using 47 metrics pertaining to the quality and quantity of indoor and outdoor leisure activities found in each locale. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025 Long-term care is a range of services for people who need help with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing or eating. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • Research shows that people tend to overestimate their time and exertion when exercising in the heat.6 This can result in lower exercise time and intensity.7 3.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
  • Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • For those who do have air conditioning, rising cooling costs can present a major obstacle.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • How to save money on air conditioning bills Here are some additional tips for keeping cool and saving money this summer: Install window coverings to prevent heat gain through windows during the day.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.
    Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
  • Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 July 2025

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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