EXERCISE Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈek-sər-ˌsīz

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as in activity

energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness the doctor ordered plenty of fresh air and exercise

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as in practice

something done over and over in order to develop skill a young piano student dutifully going through the standard finger exercises

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as in use

the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose the observation that the best exercise for losing weight is the exercise of one's ability to say no to food

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verb

as in to exert

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state

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as in to practice

to do over and over so as to become skilled the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing

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as in to use

to put into action or service commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency

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as in to bother

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised

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Noun

Dietary changes, regular exercise, and weight management are some of the ways to lower the chances of developing gallstones. —

Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024 The report recommends managers broaden their assumptions about other people's responsibilities, work among integrated levels of employment to better understand what work life is like for others, engage in confidence building exercises, actively listen to others and reflect internally. —

Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024

Verb

To avoid health risks associated with ozone: Reduce exposure by playing and exercising outdoors before noon. —

Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024 The Democratic presidential nominee will also unveil proposals intended to bring down consumer costs in two other sectors where corporations have aggressively exercised their pricing powers: prescription drugs and housing. —

Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exercise

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