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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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As climate change alters wind patterns and ocean behavior, the forces acting on these systems may also affect how energy moves through turbulent flows.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

"A planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," he said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

This past July, the Secret Service said it had implemented or was in the process of acting on several changes recommended by Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Tally wanted nothing more than to fall asleep, but acting on her decision couldn’t wait.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld