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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
From reducing emissions equivalent to taking 100,000 cars off the road for a year to protecting vast areas of land and ocean, the program has proven that collective action can create extraordinary change.
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Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In one of the final episodes on USA, WWE jam-packed the two-hour time slot with a myriad of deep, developing storylines and some solid in-ring action.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after tit-for-tat long-range strikes in recent months and threats of further military action from both sides.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
And what are the legal consequences for governments whose actions, or lack of action, have significantly harmed the climate and environment?
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In one of the final episodes on USA, WWE jam-packed the two-hour time slot with a myriad of deep, developing storylines and some solid in-ring action.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after tit-for-tat long-range strikes in recent months and threats of further military action from both sides.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
And what are the legal consequences for governments whose actions, or lack of action, have significantly harmed the climate and environment?
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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That's more my thing than discovering every corner of the world.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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American manufacturing had its heyday in the 1950s when workers making things accounted for more than 30% of all employees.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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On September 18, the dot plot of median FOMC member forecasts conveyed that Fed members expected the federal funds rate to be at 3.4% at the end of 2025 and 2.9% at the end of 2026.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Down and Kay notably stepped up to direct the last two episodes of the season, which deliver explosive plot twists on top of poignant moments and pure emotion.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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People react to lawsuit naming dogs Follow Mike Snider on X and Threads: @mikesnider & mikegsnider.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Multiple other lawsuits have been filed against Combs since then, including one from Dawn Richard, a former member of the girl group Danity Kane.Chloe Melas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Then, at the end of the quarter, quarterback Aidan O’Connell was knocked out of the game and carted off the field with a knee injury and an air cast on his leg.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Technology tests in include regolith sampling, regolith adherence, Global Navigation Satellite System abilities, radiation tolerant computing, and dust mitigation using electrodynamic fields.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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While the requirement to stay in character was applied externally—in some cases by media attempts to entrap Santas with the suggestion of inappropriate behavior—the men Hancock interviewed described feeling their own commitment.Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 15 Dec. 2024
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Taylor and Cook have both apologized for past behavior.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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Married to her husband for seven years, Kristyn balances her professional ambitions and family life with enthusiasm and determination.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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To fight to make sure everyone has a fair shot to pursue their ambitions.Molly Nagle, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s most effectively rendered in the second act’s rumble — a stark, visceral, and surprising set piece that uses rain and strobe lighting and leaves both cast and audience breathless.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The independence in both men got them to their electoral fates essentially as solo acts.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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