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
Consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of economic activity, ticked higher over three months ending in June.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Problematic behaviors might include aggression, house soiling or activity throughout the night.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
The order doesn't include any restrictions on law enforcement or immigration enforcement activity at the center, which is currently holding hundreds of detainees.
—David Fischer The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
Encourage real-world connection: Promote activities that build empathy, cooperation and communication, things AI can't truly offer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Problematic behaviors might include aggression, house soiling or activity throughout the night.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
The order doesn't include any restrictions on law enforcement or immigration enforcement activity at the center, which is currently holding hundreds of detainees.
—David Fischer The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
Encourage real-world connection: Promote activities that build empathy, cooperation and communication, things AI can't truly offer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for activity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Sensitive individuals, including older adults, children, and those with heart or lung diseases—such as asthma—are at even higher risk and should especially limit any exertion.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Friday.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, if damage has already been done, then weekly deep conditioning treatments are best to help the hair.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Each of the bedrooms is spacious, with king-size beds, air conditioning, and smart TVs.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The right exercise for you depends on your age, health, fitness level, and preference.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The take-home message isn’t that exercise doesn’t matter.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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