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 on the Web According to them, there is no activity tracking, ads or agenda to follow you around the internet. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024 The surreal desert landscape and hiking trails provide the backdrop for a myriad of outdoor activities, including kayaking, rock climbing, moonlit walks, and stargazing at nightfall. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024 Renowned for its resplendent fall foliage, Maine also offers a wide variety of fall activities ideally suited for the outdoor enthusiast. Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 Extravehicular activities, or EVAs, have been a regular part of NASA’s astronaut missions for years, such as when the agency needs maintenance done outside the International Space Station. Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for activity 

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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