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
South Florida residents celebrating Easter Sunday can expect off-and-on showers throughout the day, with the NEXT Weather team warning to keep umbrellas handy for church services and outdoor activities.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The streaming channel is a major media initiative for brand that has seen more activity in other sectors.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
That feeds directly into the ARCHeR project, which monitors with a wearable device the astronauts’ well-being, activity and sleep patterns, all to measure human health and performance in deep space.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
As Martinez spoke about the challenges ahead, activity continued elsewhere on the property.
—Rj Sangosti, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The streaming channel is a major media initiative for brand that has seen more activity in other sectors.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
That feeds directly into the ARCHeR project, which monitors with a wearable device the astronauts’ well-being, activity and sleep patterns, all to measure human health and performance in deep space.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
As Martinez spoke about the challenges ahead, activity continued elsewhere on the property.
—Rj Sangosti, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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According to the company, this can reduce uphill effort by around 30%, lower overall exertion by roughly 32%, and decrease heart rate during climbs by up to 34%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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The cabin, meanwhile, is home to two bucket seats upholstered in black leather with blue inserts and red Oreca racing harnesses, air conditioning, and an Alpine CD stereo system.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Improving his conditioning level is an ongoing process as well.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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