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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“Increased home sales mean more economic activity—lawn care, furniture purchases, moving services, mortgage originations and other related business activities all get a boost,” National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Whoever’s supporting McLeod’s activities — whatever they might be other than supposedly bringing reconciliation to Republicans and Democrats — they appear to have money to spare.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Open Rent said it offered its "sympathies" to those "affected by fraudulent activities" but claimed it had "a comprehensive vetting system in place to verify the legitimacy of landlords and properties listed on our platform".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Authorities also warned against profit-taking activities that capitalize on a weaker won.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This was unhelpful, as each of those activities pointed to a different realm.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman