exertion

noun

ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
Definition of exertionnext
1
as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control

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2
as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion

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Recent Examples of exertion Ayuso possibly lacks the top-end explosivity, while surely Mas’ legs are not in race-winning shape given his exertions over the past month — but the Mallorcan is in the form of his career. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Printed, copied, and circulated among an extraordinarily literate population, the Constitution executed a covenant and allowed, too, for the exertion of power over vast distances. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 District officials are implementing temporary measures at school sites without AC, such as cooling zones, ensuring hydration and minimizing outdoor physical exertion. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Three minutes of intense exercise may have more beneficial impacts on our physiology and health than 90 minutes of more moderate exertion. — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exertion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
  1. activity
  2. effort
  3. conditioning
  4. work
  5. exercise
Noun
  • Japan considers China's rapidly growing military activities in and around Japan, including in the Pacific Ocean, as a threat and has fortified its southwestern region with longer-range missiles and interceptors in recent years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But in those who used it more addictively, social reward activity peaked before puberty’s onset.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of activity
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  • The president talked up Jackson and Senate candidate Mike Collins as part of the White House effort to boost GOP enthusiasm in the upcoming elections.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Rowling has been staunchly critical of transgender rights activists, funding legal efforts to protect women’s rights and penning X/Twitter posts that are considered to be attacks by the trans community.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of effort
Noun
  • The trailer's air conditioning malfunctioned and would not blow cool air to the people trapped inside during the sweltering, three-hour ride in June 2022 from the border city of Laredo to San Antonio, authorities said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The rafters themselves are nothing special, merely a useful space to house lighting and air conditioning.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of conditioning
Noun
  • Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Making the show work within Keery’s schedule was a challenge.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • Its use during the exercise simulated an attack against an opposing naval force.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Getting 12 people to agree on a weekend away is an exercise in logistics.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercise

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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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