How to Use activity in a Sentence

activity

noun
  • We planned an activity for the children.
  • The holidays always set off a lot of activity in our home.
  • The instruments are used to detect volcanic activity on the island.
  • The police are now monitoring criminal activity in the area.
  • She gets at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
  • Please avoid any activities that may cause a spark or flame.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Gusty winds and heavy rain are the main threats with this activity.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • Sports and fun activities with kids will please you.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
  • By mid- to late evening, this activity should end and move away.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
  • The size, all the things, the activities.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Looking for a fun, free activity in the city?
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
  • That would mark an enormous leap in launch activity.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The great thing about aerobic activities is that these can and should be fun!
    — Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Check the nest the next day for activity and repeat if needed.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The area was a beehive of activity on a round-the-clock schedule.
    — Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Food and activity tickets for sale on-site.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The event will also have kids' activities, food trucks and a beer garden.
    — Alex Golden, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
  • You also might be involved in sports and activities with kids.
    — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
  • This is a fantastic hands-on activity for young kids.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Enjoy fun outings, activities with kids, sports events and the arts.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
  • Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Nobody should have to deal with this kind of activity on their ranch or anywhere for that matter.
    — Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Baking in the South is more than just a weekend activity or past time.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Sports events and fun activities with children will delight you.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
  • There’s also a roster of new bands to suit your activity and add some sportswear flair.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Tap an app or process to view more details about its usage and background activity.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • This activity book was designed to help your child learn to use scissors safely.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The key is to keep each activity—and the money involved—in its proper place.
    — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That clock starts ticking from the date of your last payment or account activity.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • There have been moments where she's had to pass up on activities, such as hiking with her husband.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025

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