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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In early February, Mohammadi was sentenced by a Revolutionary Court to an additional seven-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of "gathering and collusion" and "propaganda activities", her lawyer said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

At the same time, this type of locomotion is uncommon across the animal kingdom, possibly because it can interfere with other important activities such as burrowing, mating and feeding.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“The retaliation we’ve seen against Americans who chose to lawfully record DHS activities should alarm everyone,” said Rush Atkinson, a former Justice Department attorney who is representing the two people in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Police said 158,000 had joined the activities across France and the interior ministry added that 15 people had been arrested.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The activities are organized by age group and by the dates throughout the summer.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day