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act on

VERB
take action
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
have no effect on


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There, it’s able to act on GLP-1 receptors, even though it isn’t of a similar structure to a GLP-1 hormone.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

One education expert said the bill targets early math intervention incorrectly, putting the burden on districts without giving teachers the tools to act on what the assessment finds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

We will act on the indicators as our trading systems dictate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

In a certain sense, an agent is someone with the capacity to act on the world and achieve his goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

“You’ve given me a lot to think and act on, Mrs. Jackson,” Dr. Cook says.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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