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acting on

VERB

take action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pursue

WEAK

act upon follow follow up on motivate

Antonyms

WEAK

have no effect on

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, lawyers acting on behalf of victims' families have focused on the moment at which an emergency power system began to operate.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

By acting on growth factors and signaling pathways, it may help create conditions that support regeneration.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Security practitioners must govern autonomous agents acting on behalf of enterprises.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Customs and Border Protection, acting on the warrant, detained Marquez as he returned to the country through the border checkpoint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

When my mother died and was cremated herself, we worried that, acting on instinct, our father might run out and immediately replace her.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris