Thesaurus results for ACTIONS

actions

noun

plural of action

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 This was reflected both in the administration’s statements and actions against the SPLC. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Tuesday's meeting will also focus on whether lower costs are being passed through to consumers and on additional actions the administration could take to reduce prices at the pump, the official said. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 However, the industry-friendly pledge is not binding and does not mandate any actions. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Such actions would be punishable by up to four years in prison. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 By their nature, lawsuits and settlements are public, but the enforcement division didn’t speak publicly about its actions apart from its filings. — Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026 Most routine claims in Louisville, though, center on proper documentation and clear medical evidence rather than extraordinary employer actions. — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026 Sand is arguably the better option here because water can freeze over during winter, and the freeze and thaw actions lead to cracks that will lead to leakage. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 The defense says Clancy was experiencing postpartum psychosis and was unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

King was the same person before and after, even if her behaviors became less mysterious.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
If a maxxing trend encourages awareness of healthy behavior, that can be genuinely useful.

— Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of behavior

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In more aggressive settings, shifts can get a bit abrupt, but the gearbox’s general demeanor is that of quick-shifting capability that plays nicely with the hybrid power train.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
And while that player hasn’t been able to contribute to the big-league roster the way the team might have hoped, that outspoken aspect of his demeanor was on full display recently.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026