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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
More than 1,100 people have signed an open letter to Sequoia on July 9 condemning Maguire’s comments and demanding the venture capital firm apologize and take disciplinary action against him.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
More: More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in Gaza
Accurso targeted over advocacy
Accurso has become a target of pro-Israel groups.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But the overall trend line from his six games of summer action was pretty disappointing.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Greed has driven people’s actions throughout history, including in the world of finance, said Anat Admati, professor of finance and economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
More: More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in Gaza
Accurso targeted over advocacy
Accurso has become a target of pro-Israel groups.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But the overall trend line from his six games of summer action was pretty disappointing.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Greed has driven people’s actions throughout history, including in the world of finance, said Anat Admati, professor of finance and economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The more Jeanne relies on the authorities, the more complicated things get if and when Suzanne resurfaces.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Aigen has participated in Grand Farm’s field plot program on their 590 acre Innovation Campus just west of Fargo.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The plot is a familiar one: Brash golfer Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) hits the links to raise enough money to send his daughter to ballet school.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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This is not the first time Lizzo's team has sought to dismiss Daniels' lawsuit.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Now, representatives for Twigs have filed to end the lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend; the claims will be dismissed with prejudice, which means that Twigs cannot refile the claims in the future.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 July 2025
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Baseball’s technical folks put three-dimensional images on the Truist Park field of the Los Angeles Dodgers players at their positions from that night of April 8, 1974 at old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In 2026, the European Space Agency will launch its Planetary Transits and Oscillations of Stars (PLATO) mission, which will conduct its own survey of transiting planets, as well as revisit Kepler's field.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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But The New York Times reported the documents don’t indicate any evidence of criminal behavior, despite Gabbard’s claims, and merely show Obama administration officials pressuring intelligence agencies to complete their review quickly.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The previous girlfriend warned Turner of Becton's behavior early in their relationship, but was unable to convince Turner to leave Becton, the affidavit states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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However, in spite its lofty ambitions, the company never truly broke from the commission structure.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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In a world quick to shame and slow to forgive, perhaps the most radical leadership act is to model a different way: one that acknowledges our shared humanity, holds space for growth and redemption, and focuses more energy on our own character development than on judging others’ character deficits.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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