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
Alongside the tectonic activity, Obiero says changing weather patterns in southwestern Ethiopia are likely a significant factor, increasing inflow into the lake through the Omo river, its major tributary.
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Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Yard work is an unusual physical activity that requires physical movements not commonly performed in everyday life or in the gym.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Such activities will not happen in our lifetime, but future generations may depend on the seeds being planted now.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The secretary of state plays a central role in administering statewide elections, providing voters with information about ballot measures and statewide candidates as well as overseeing campaign financing and lobbying activity.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Yard work is an unusual physical activity that requires physical movements not commonly performed in everyday life or in the gym.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Such activities will not happen in our lifetime, but future generations may depend on the seeds being planted now.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The secretary of state plays a central role in administering statewide elections, providing voters with information about ballot measures and statewide candidates as well as overseeing campaign financing and lobbying activity.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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At the competitive level, fencing requires a great deal of coordination and physical exertion.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Our hunter-gatherer ancestors did not need Pilates because their diet was healthy and their environment demanded physical exertion.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Guests rarely need air conditioning thanks to the building’s passive design, which captures heat in the atrium and redistributes it through internal channels, creating natural heating and cooling from day to night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The Waffle House waitress said the building’s management was inattentive to a raft of deeper issues, from sewage backups that crept into her bathtub to mold and a malfunctioning air conditioning unit.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Also on the wellness menu are group exercise classes, a squeaky clean modern fitness room, and an outdoor Thalasso therapy pool, heated slightly during the day, that uses the natural healing elements of saltwater to alleviate ailments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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