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 This high level of storm activity in the Pacific is consistent with expectations for El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-usual sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026 Football season, which Bank of America defines as September through February, has historically driven the biggest jump in new betting activity—first-time users grew 22% year-over-year during the 2025 season. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Extra costs might also be discretionary; having more free time might mean spending more traveling, dining out or other leisure activities. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 These studies compared back support braces either on their own, with no other interventions, or their use in conjunction with other pain management recommendations such as physical activity and/or medication. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • Printed, copied, and circulated among an extraordinarily literate population, the Constitution executed a covenant and allowed, too, for the exertion of power over vast distances.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Three minutes of intense exercise may have more beneficial impacts on our physiology and health than 90 minutes of more moderate exertion.
    Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Kyle Shanahan even handed out one of the game balls to strength and conditioning coach Dustin Perry.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This week’s soaring temperatures alarmed students and parents of the Torrance Unified School District, where some campuses do not have air conditioning.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • They may also be put through an exercise test on a treadmill or stationary bike.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The team conducted dozens of complete exercises at sea, along with demonstrations at the pier.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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