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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 Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. — Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 The three- to four-month recovery time period shared by the Magic puts a potential return to basketball activities for Nelson at mid-October or mid-November, depending on how long is needed to heal properly. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Strava’s 12th annual Year in Sport trend report, which drew on activity from more than 180 million users and a survey of over 30,000 users and non-users, found that hiking clubs grew sixfold in 2025. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 As a child, Denijah participated in dance recitals, school activities, and spent time with her sisters. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity

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Noun

In the red area, sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and limit time spent outdoors.

— Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026
Benjamin Powers, at the Haskins Global Literacy Hub, told me that students arrive in elementary school with a poor ability to maintain focus and a low tolerance for mental exertion.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of exertion

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Without the air conditioning, security and electricity of the motel rooms, the plaintiffs are in danger, the suit alleges.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
The appeal is using waste heat – the kind that leaks out of a data center or a bakery oven – to cool spaces without adding to the electrical load of conventional air conditioning.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026

Definition of conditioning

Noun

In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
During the exercise, crews loaded 500-pound BDU-50 and 2,000-pound BDU-56 practice bombs onto the aircraft before releasing them over the Mountain Home bombing range.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

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