Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

action

[ak-shuhn] / ˈæk ʃən /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

You can take them in the build up to a game so you can stay up late to watch the football or after a night of action to help refresh a tired brain.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Menon added that it would be "laughable" if any Palestine Action activist actually believed direct action would achieve the group's stated aim to "shut Elbit down".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

While Musk plots out his plans for AI in space, the action now is on the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The legal action comes during a tumultuous time for the Kennedy Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“If you’ve found a species that’s almost gone to extinction,” says Axel, “then something’s gone terribly wrong...and you have to overwhelm that negative influence through action and science and learning. ”

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




Vocabulary lists containing action


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "action" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com