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 This suggested that the persistent activity of PKMζ is required to maintain a memory. Ajdina Halilovic, Wired News, 6 July 2025 The activity was quiet in a way that my family dinner prep was not, and my efforts led to a delicious treat at the end. Marina Cooley, CNBC, 5 July 2025 Despite the on-ball quality of both teams, the defining theme of the match in Georgia could be their out-of-possession activity. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2025 Looking at its transfer market activity, Napoli is chasing stunted talents with more to offer, and Núñez falls into that bracket. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • Research shows that people tend to overestimate their time and exertion when exercising in the heat.6 This can result in lower exercise time and intensity.7 3.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
  • Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • How to save money on air conditioning bills Here are some additional tips for keeping cool and saving money this summer: Install window coverings to prevent heat gain through windows during the day.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2025
  • For those who do have air conditioning, rising cooling costs can present a major obstacle.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Regular exercise − especially strength training − helps protect bone and muscle health, and a good diet can help counteract metabolic changes.
    Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
  • The first step is usually lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.
    Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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