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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
The Yellowjackets face the consequences of their actions.
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Guests can also see animal care in action at Rafiki’s Planet Watch.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
But couched within President Donald Trump’s April 2 announcement about reciprocal duties was another trade action that has the potential to upend global e-commerce and drastically alter the way products enter the U.S. market.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
That assumes good intentions, transparent action, and a willingness to make tough decisions.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Guests can also see animal care in action at Rafiki’s Planet Watch.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
But couched within President Donald Trump’s April 2 announcement about reciprocal duties was another trade action that has the potential to upend global e-commerce and drastically alter the way products enter the U.S. market.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
That assumes good intentions, transparent action, and a willingness to make tough decisions.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
Noun
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By Jenna Ryu April 10, 2025 A playful rivalry is one thing.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The structure will be the latest addition to Veteran’s Memorial Park, a half-acre triangular plot across the street from the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details from Margaret Atwood’s novel The Testaments, which may allude to certain plot points in the final season of The Handmaid‘s Tale.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some scientific organizations, like the American Public Health Association, have taken a stand and joined an ACLU lawsuit filed on April 2 to protect these essential projects, and just two days later 16 state attorneys general followed suit.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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The federal government has not responded to the lawsuit.—
Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Intrigued, researchers took a closer look at the fish, tested their DNA and kept a few in an aquarium to observe their behavior.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The cast reads like a Gen Z fever dream of Real Housewives lineage, internet clout, and just enough actual ambition to keep things interesting.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Emery, such singular ambition threatened to take for granted success domestically, which included a Ligue 1 title in his second season and two Coupes de France and two Coupes de la Ligue.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a world wired for hustle, that choice becomes a radical act of self-respect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This includes protective styles and even the simple act of tying your hair elastic too tightly when creating the perfect ponytail.—
Shannon Lawlor,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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