Synonyms for acting
ˈæk tɪŋact·ing

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1. acting, playing, playacting, performingadjective

   the performance of a part or role in a drama

   Synonyms:
   performing, playacting, playing

   Antonyms:
   permanent, lasting

2. acting(a)adjective

   serving temporarily especially as a substitute

   "the acting president"

   Antonyms:
   permanent, lasting

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1. actingnoun

   Synonyms:
   deed, performance, ACTION

2. actingnoun

   Synonyms:
   personation, representation, simulation

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1. actingnoun

   Synonyms:
   personation, impersonation, simulation, feigning, stage-playing, histrionicism, histrionism, affectation mimicry, pantomime (acting without speaking)

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1. List of paraphrases for "acting":

   a.i., interim, act, serving, f.f., caretaker, behaving, regard, operating, progress

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1. Jackie Mason:

   By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?

2. Justice Department spokesperson Kerri Kupec:

   Under oath to the House Judiciary Committee, then-Acting Attorney General Whitaker stated that at no time has the White House asked for nor have I provided any promises or commitments concerning the special counsels investigation or any other investigation, mr. Whitaker stands by his testimony.

3. Adam Schiff:

   In light of your notice of intent to the acting director of national intelligence, The Intelligence Committee requests a voluntary interview with your client on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in the afternoon, following the public testimony of acting Director Maguire before The Intelligence Committee. The Intelligence Committee is prepared to work with you to identify a secure location and format that preserves your clients privacy and ensure protection from reprisalor threat of reprisal.

4. Joy Behar:

   People are slamming this as fake news, I think it’s a mistake, i will say that fake news and what we did on Friday, that’s what I was being accused of being a part of. I don’t want to sit on a show where I feel like we’re giving fake news or acting irresponsibly.

5. Dick Durbin:

   Incoming Acting FDA Commissioner [ Dr. Ned ] Sharpless must, on day one, work to protect our nation's children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by putting the full force of The FDA behind this effort, an epidemic must be dealt with immediately, not months or years from now.