as in behavior
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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Recent Examples of actions
In a White House news release listing 60 actions the administration has taken as part of its America First agenda to restrict immigration, the first four actions were decisions by the Supreme Court.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Lesnick said the department would move those Arkansans to other plans without any actions required from them at the moment.
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Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
6 July 2026
The suit ranks among the most direct federal actions to date targeting how tickets move between primary and resale markets.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Negotiations are considered fragile as airstrikes continue throughout the region, including actions in the Strait of Hormuz and exchanges between Israel and Lebanon.
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Connor Greene,
Time,
6 July 2026
So many characters, so many dynamics, so many conversations and actions, and they after all going on at the same time.
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Literary Hub,
6 July 2026
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Sophia’s actual actions are just sort of random and nonsensical.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Lesnick said the department would move those Arkansans to other plans without any actions required from them at the moment.
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Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
6 July 2026
The suit ranks among the most direct federal actions to date targeting how tickets move between primary and resale markets.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Negotiations are considered fragile as airstrikes continue throughout the region, including actions in the Strait of Hormuz and exchanges between Israel and Lebanon.
—
Connor Greene,
Time,
6 July 2026
So many characters, so many dynamics, so many conversations and actions, and they after all going on at the same time.
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Literary Hub,
6 July 2026
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Sophia’s actual actions are just sort of random and nonsensical.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actions
Noun
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The second question is cost behavior, meaning what the bill does when tool calls double and when agent volume falls short of the vendor’s assumptions.
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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
Noun
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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