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activity

noun

ak-ˈti-və-tē

Definition of activity

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 Along with trick-or-treating, there will also be children’s activities and food trucks. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 His iPhone browser activity was similarly revealing, the US alleged. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Each year, the trail’s northern portion is expected to generate roughly $100 million in economic activity, according to a trail agency analysis. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity

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During exertion tests in hot environments, co-founder Roland Washington says people wearing the device have been able to maintain core temperatures of up to 2°F lower than those without, which can make all the difference.

— Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
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

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The trailer's air conditioning malfunctioned and would not blow cool air to the people trapped inside during the sweltering, three-hour ride in June 2022 from the border city of Laredo to San Antonio, authorities said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The rafters themselves are nothing special, merely a useful space to house lighting and air conditioning.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

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