act
noun
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance.
have acted
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present perfectof act.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Alongside OpenAI, Anthropic has since self-reported a number of incidents in where AI agents, which are bots that operate somewhat autonomously, have acted in ways that were unexpected.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The second held Latvian and Russian passports and was believed to have acted as logistics coordinator and instructor for the attack.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
If you were found to have acted recklessly with her money or investments, engaged in self-dealing, or otherwise misused estate or trust assets, you could face serious legal consequences.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Historically, North Korean diplomats and trade representatives stationed abroad have acted as de facto arms dealers and intelligence couriers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“I shouldn’t have acted so weird,” I finally say.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
