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
Player performance, team activities and ticketing and other information are commonly contained in sports teams’ social media posts.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Advertisement To examine the impact of recreation on the lions, researchers used GPS and activity data gleaned from the tracking collars of 22 mountain lions roaming the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding region between 2011 and 2018.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Carolers, a live nativity scene and other activities are also onsite 5-9pm Mondays-Saturdays through Dec. 23.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
In the study, the benefits of high levels of fatty acids were independent of risk factors like body mass index (BMI), alcohol use, and physical activity.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Advertisement To examine the impact of recreation on the lions, researchers used GPS and activity data gleaned from the tracking collars of 22 mountain lions roaming the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding region between 2011 and 2018.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Carolers, a live nativity scene and other activities are also onsite 5-9pm Mondays-Saturdays through Dec. 23.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
In the study, the benefits of high levels of fatty acids were independent of risk factors like body mass index (BMI), alcohol use, and physical activity.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
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That material is then applied judiciously so the top and bottom function well together, with pit zips that offer access to secure internal pockets configured for backcountry gear storage—reinforcing the focus on performance under heavy exertion.Outside Online, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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The filming and the editing of the scene, for all its relative simplicity, conveys, above all, cinematographic effort—not physical exertion but aesthetic resolve.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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To ensure your cuticles stay moisturized, Dr. Conroy recommends sticking to cuticle treatment formulations that contain conditioning ingredients.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The $14 million in extreme heat aid will support senior community centers with adequate and efficient air conditioning.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Superman is a bodyweight exercise that really fires up your posterior chain—a.k.a.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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