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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 Moreover, the company says automatic workout recognition is twice as accurate as before, with 50% fewer missed activities. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 El Niño and warming ocean waters are helping fuel the activity, while an exceptionally strong El Niño could bring more coastal erosion, flooding and damage this winter — especially during high tides. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Their activities also drew scrutiny elsewhere in Latin America. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The American Psychological Association’s recommendations echo that, calling for limits when social media interferes with sleep or physical activity. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity

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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
Adidas Running Hydration & Matcha Ritual Vest, which reimagines the traditional running vest as an on-the-go matcha kit for runners balancing exertion with recovery.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of exertion

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The centers would offer charging stations, Wi-Fi, bottled water, snacks, blankets, air conditioning and accessible restrooms.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Thousands of vehicles without air conditioning Records obtained by the I-Team also revealed that more than half of the active delivery vehicles assigned in Texas still lack air conditioning.

— Ginger Allen, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
With its multi-mission configuration and experience in military exercises and operational settings, Hunter WOLF will now face a further assessment of its capabilities at Camp Grafton.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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