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as in thing
something done by someone
judge people by their actions, not by their words
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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France
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as in behavior
actions plural
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
observing the actions of mice in various controlled settings helps scientists understand the effects of certain drugs
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action
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Recent Examples of action
Now is the time for agencies and advertisers to seize the initiative by implementing the five key actions outlined in the Ad Net Zero framework.
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Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This series, which premiered in 2019, moved the vampire action from New Zealand to Staten Island and brought in a whole new group of vampires—who struggle to even get up off the couch, let alone take over all of New York City (as they’ve been instructed to).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The bond market, which has already seen dramatic moves leading up to the U.S. presidential election, could see even bigger price action depending on the outcome.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The June 1 update came with the news that the former England soccer captain had visited King Charles, 75, at his Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire to learn more about the foundation and see some of the charity’s educational programs in action there.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This series, which premiered in 2019, moved the vampire action from New Zealand to Staten Island and brought in a whole new group of vampires—who struggle to even get up off the couch, let alone take over all of New York City (as they’ve been instructed to).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The bond market, which has already seen dramatic moves leading up to the U.S. presidential election, could see even bigger price action depending on the outcome.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The June 1 update came with the news that the former England soccer captain had visited King Charles, 75, at his Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire to learn more about the foundation and see some of the charity’s educational programs in action there.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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Long-term, things look better for Nix and the Broncos by the week.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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His ruling doesn’t quite end things; Brandon still has to be formally sentenced by yet another judge, who will have the option of once again rejecting the deal and reinstating the murder charge.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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In a statement, Brentwood police Chief Timothy Herbert said the city agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation and appeal costs.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Williams underwent a health screening for respiratory problems, but was sent back to work, the lawsuit said.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, some of this knowledge was learned the hard way: By messing up in the field a few times and finally learning from those mistakes.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Over six years later, that opinion still stands among experts in the field.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Skidmore College psychologist Sheldon Solomon discusses Ernest Becker’s ‘The Denial of Death’ and terror management theory in the context of humanity’s history of brutal behavior.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The researchers found that replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise could lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 points.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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China is watching closely as the Russian strategy of waiting out Western interest in the war proves effective, which raises the prospect that China might adopt a similar strategy in pursuit of its ambitions to rule Taiwan and absorb the maritime zones of its neighbors.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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What's Next for Creator Commerce Walmart's title sponsorship of the Creator Upfronts signals that this is just the beginning of their creator commerce ambitions.Kiri Masters, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That balancing act has forced Starbucks to cut back on niche menu items like the olive-oil infused Oleato drinks, focusing instead on popular staples like its Refreshers, which have gained popularity among younger customers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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For me, the act of hunting itself is less of the draw.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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This story originally published on businessden.com.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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