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
Coastal areas of Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington state are waking up to tsunami alerts and growing activity, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 July 2025
Russia is already one of the world’s most heavily sanctioned countries – punishments for allegations of US election interference, as well as other malign activities from Crimea to Syria to Britain and beyond.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Unlike other 501c3 organizations, churches are not required to file 990 forms disclosing financial information, leadership and activities.
—Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
During times of stress or illness, such as recovering from surgery, fighting infection, or intense physical activity, glutamine levels deplete faster.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 July 2025
Russia is already one of the world’s most heavily sanctioned countries – punishments for allegations of US election interference, as well as other malign activities from Crimea to Syria to Britain and beyond.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Unlike other 501c3 organizations, churches are not required to file 990 forms disclosing financial information, leadership and activities.
—Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
During times of stress or illness, such as recovering from surgery, fighting infection, or intense physical activity, glutamine levels deplete faster.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Take a break: Avoid strenuous activities to minimize physical exertion during the hottest parts of the day.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children were advised to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Pittman and strength and conditioning coach Ben Sowders referenced how Green played in much more pain than the public knew about last season after taking a cheap shot in his lower legs from Omarr Norman-Lott during Arkansas’ 19-14 upset of No. 4 Tennessee on Oct. 5.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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The focus since January has featured three phases — winter strength and conditioning, spring practice and then summer conditioning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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