activity

noun

ak-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce activity (audio)
Definition of activitynext
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 The company highlights its ongoing need for additional capital to fund future exploration and development activities, as well as to meet its financial obligations under existing agreements. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025 On average, Sacramento residents spend 5.68 hours per day doing sports and leisure activities, WalletHub said, above the national average of five hours per day. — Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025 Captain America is against government interference in their activities, while Iron Man leads the half for oversight. — Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 The monthly subscription is curated by therapists and comes with products like mindful activities, essential oils, candles, bath and body care products and wellness treats. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for activity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
  1. exertion
  2. conditioning
  3. exercise
Noun
  • As McKinsey’s work on peak performance has shown, elite leaders and athletes alike don’t excel by doing more, but by optimizing their efforts in cycles of exertion and recovery.
    — Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • All in all, points have gotten longer and require more physical exertion.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of exertion
Noun
  • Next, is the additional energy load on the grid from air conditioning.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • There were conditioning drills leading up to spring tackle drills.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of conditioning
Noun
  • Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.
    — Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Not as a checkbox exercise but as a driver of innovation, resilience and financial performance.
    — Mahmood Mirza, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of exercise

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