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
And on a more basic level, gardening activities also serve to reduce anxiety, aggression and depression, and to increase cognitive function.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Trump is also expected to participate in halftime activities honoring military veterans.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Now, a more pro-business regulatory environment has caused a rebound in activity, sending signs of optimism through the financial services industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Enrolling in a reputable identity theft protection service adds another layer of security by monitoring your credit and alerting you to suspicious activity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Trump is also expected to participate in halftime activities honoring military veterans.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Now, a more pro-business regulatory environment has caused a rebound in activity, sending signs of optimism through the financial services industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Enrolling in a reputable identity theft protection service adds another layer of security by monitoring your credit and alerting you to suspicious activity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for activity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Everyone else, especially children, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get the air conditioning fixed.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In story after story, Gunn’s characters question their conditioning, slough off past traumas, and assert their independence.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These elements may help support consistency and improve the overall exercise experience over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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