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
The case remains undecided, as activities at the airport expand.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Parchin – a site linked to military activity – was reportedly among areas targeted.
—James Legge, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
If all goes well with Artemis 2 and Artemis 3, which will practice docking activities in LEO, Artemis 4 could land astronauts on the moon in 2028.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
In a coordinated effort, officers managed to bring the activity to a stop.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Parchin – a site linked to military activity – was reportedly among areas targeted.
—James Legge, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
If all goes well with Artemis 2 and Artemis 3, which will practice docking activities in LEO, Artemis 4 could land astronauts on the moon in 2028.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
In a coordinated effort, officers managed to bring the activity to a stop.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for activity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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And yet, in the scene on the Hill of Love, Lapid offers no self-questioning, no sense of cinematic exertion or trouble, in the fictional framing of the real agonies of Gaza.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Doctors sent him home with medication to stabilize his heart and strict instructions to limit any exertion.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Since electric bills are higher in the summer when people are using air conditioning, Tolentino said ComEd offers efficiency options where the price of electricity varies by the time of day.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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This bright and airy two-bedroom in Monopoli, surrounded by the Art Nouveau villas that characterize the region, is equipped with modern features and essentials (namely, air conditioning) while still paying homage to Puglia’s traditional architecture.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
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The exercise started in spring 2023 as Phelps grew frustrated with the reality that students were using generative AI and online translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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If exercise is your #1 reason for picking up a wearable, the Fitbit Charge 6 is going to rock your world with a 25% discount.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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