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
Today, the sport has evolved into a high-tech, high-energy activity where athletes showcase their skiing and shooting capabilities.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Another driver of Grand List growth continues to be residential renovation activity undertaken by homeowners, according to the report.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Bremner says that illustrates the brain on Accutane has less activity.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
He was charged with violating federal laws by allegedly crossing a line from activity protected by the First Amendment to impeding others’ rights to practice their religious beliefs.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Another driver of Grand List growth continues to be residential renovation activity undertaken by homeowners, according to the report.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Bremner says that illustrates the brain on Accutane has less activity.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
He was charged with violating federal laws by allegedly crossing a line from activity protected by the First Amendment to impeding others’ rights to practice their religious beliefs.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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For a midlayer, our editors love the Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover ($110) that features thermoregulating ActiveTemp™ fabric treatment great for keeping you at the right temp through high-exertion activities.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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The physical exertion and cold weather combined make snow shoveling a risky endeavor even for those who don’t have existing heart health issues.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2026
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John Gaspar was not expecting the winter heating bills for his Chicago studio apartment to top $160 a month, especially since running the air conditioning over the summer was not particularly expensive.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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To guess the winner of the Tour de France, for example, a human forecaster might spend hours building a basic regression model based on previous years’ results, while also scouring injury and conditioning reports and reading commentary from fans and experts.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Try adding in a few other dynamic warm-up exercises like high knees, butt kicks, and lunges for a well-rounded pre-run routine, per USA Triathlon.—
Sarah Klein,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Physical exercise plays an important role.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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