exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən 
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially
: a laborious or perceptible effort
Examples of exertion in a Sentence
He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
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People should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Friday.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Sensitive groups were advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion, but local authorities also warned that some members of the general public could also experience health effects.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Neither club were granted any dispensation by the Premier League in recognition of their exertions in the U.S., creating a pre-season crunch unprecedented in modern history.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Avoid physical exertion, including indoors, if air quality becomes unhealthy.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Sensitive groups were advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion, but local authorities also warned that some members of the general public could also experience health effects.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Neither club were granted any dispensation by the Premier League in recognition of their exertions in the U.S., creating a pre-season crunch unprecedented in modern history.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Avoid physical exertion, including indoors, if air quality becomes unhealthy.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for exertion
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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