activities

[ak-tiv-i-teez] / ækˈtɪv ɪ tiz /

NOUN

state of being active

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action enterprise exercise life movement

STRONG

activeness animation bustle exertion hustle labor liveliness motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inaction inactivity stoppage

STRONG

laziness

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia sluggishness

NOUN

special interest or pursuit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act endeavor enterprise job project scheme task venture work

STRONG

avocation bag ballgame bit deed entertainment game hobby labor occupation pastime racket scene stunt trip undertaking zoo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fun idleness inactivity unemployment

STRONG

profession vocation

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia laziness sluggishness

Example Sentences

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Security agents interrogated people suspected of participating in its activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He previously participated in wrestling at Madison High School but did not take part in any on-campus activities this school year, said Canning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The gold-rich region sees intense daily population mobility linked to mining activities.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It also forms part of the activities of Research Group E04-23R FOCONTUR, funded by the Gobierno de Aragón through the Dept. of Empleo, Ciencia y Universidades.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Byrne summarized the revelations, including details of the Plumbers’ activities.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin