acting

[ak-ting] / ˈæk tɪŋ /

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substituting in a role adj.
entertaining, performing n.

ADJECTIVE

substituting in a role

Synonyms

STRONG

adjutant alternate assistant delegated deputy interim surrogate temporary

WEAK

ad interim pro tem pro tempore provisional

Antonyms

WEAK

permanent

NOUN

entertaining, performing

Synonyms

STRONG

assuming characterization depiction dramatics dramatizing enacting enactment feigning hamming histrionics imitating imitation impersonation improvisation mime mimicry pantomime performance playing portrayal portraying posing posturing pretending pretense putting rendition seeming simulating stagecraft stooging theatre theatricals

WEAK

play acting showing off

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Mamdani remains popular and influential, commanding high approval numbers from likely voters and acting as a kingmaker for candidates who can enact his affordability agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Cullen started his career on Canadian TV and radio and was then a regular on programmes like The Sonny & Cher Show before deciding to concentrate on voice acting.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

The leaks are attributed to an account with the pseudonym Cyberleek, whose author or authors claim to be acting to expose the industry's business practices.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Unable to pick a lane and drive it, they keep ricocheting between preaching patience and acting impatiently.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Observing and acting upon cues from body language, dress, and manner of speaking.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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