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
Nobody should have to deal with this kind of activity on their ranch or anywhere for that matter.
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Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
Consumer spending rose at a robust 4.2% pace and, as usual, amounted to about two-thirds of all activity.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
According to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, the first atmospheric river activity last year was recorded in November.
—Sagar Parajuli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
But being the first American to beat one seasonal activity on one class would not exactly be the same level of achievement.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
Consumer spending rose at a robust 4.2% pace and, as usual, amounted to about two-thirds of all activity.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
According to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, the first atmospheric river activity last year was recorded in November.
—Sagar Parajuli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
But being the first American to beat one seasonal activity on one class would not exactly be the same level of achievement.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for activity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Some levels of pain or discomfort, such as those created by the exertion of hard physical exercise, can have positive associations.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This concealer may have a demi-matte finish, but its conditioning formula won't dry or crack on your skin, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and moisturizing antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Glamour asked top dermatologists and hairstylists all about shampooing and conditioning for each hair type, plus when and how to double-wash and use clarifying shampoo.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2025
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Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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