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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“Those are the kinds of activities that have been seen to link to transmission in past outbreaks.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

They were also allowed to operate largely undetected due to minimal monitoring of their activities, the use of obsolete systems by the firm and take advantage of failures including a lack of regular security scans.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

LaMonte says this provides strong evidence that muscle-strengthening activities deserve greater emphasis in public health recommendations, particularly for older adults.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Entertainment Television, which enjoyed an annual festival presence as a news outlet covering the gala activities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“No after-school activities for you three today?” she asked with one of her lipstick-crinkling smiles.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein