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
Bagheria was then a renowned aristocratic resort, surrounded by manufacturing activities related to silk and sugar.
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Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
The library district also has myriad events and activities planned for all ages as part of the summer reading program.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Well -- again, anything, even allegations back in the late '90s of this kind of activity would end up probably gaining more traction.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The data showed no change in beta-2 brain wave activity.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
The library district also has myriad events and activities planned for all ages as part of the summer reading program.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Well -- again, anything, even allegations back in the late '90s of this kind of activity would end up probably gaining more traction.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The data showed no change in beta-2 brain wave activity.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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People with postexertional malaise, the worsening of symptoms following even minor physical or mental exertion, may be at a higher risk for adverse effects from the therapy, Faghy and Putrino point out.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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Your brake pads and rotors will also feel the negative effects of this exertion, as you will be forced to do more full-force stops.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The high temperatures and humidity put more stress on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The average school of the nine schools on the chopping block is about 90 years old, and Walters said consolidation should eventually free up money for basics like air conditioning, accessibility and infrastructure upgrades, making remaining schools more modern and welcoming.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Also on the wellness menu are group exercise classes, a squeaky clean modern fitness room, and an outdoor Thalasso therapy pool, heated slightly during the day, that uses the natural healing elements of saltwater to alleviate ailments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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