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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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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
That means less exertion and fatigue for patients.
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Mack Degeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
As physical exertion can also exacerbate symptoms, Murray noted that patients must pace themselves.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This allows the jacket to keep wearers warm when needed and cool them down during exertion.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
Those living under alerts should limit outside exertion and keep their windows closed, officials said.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Mack Degeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
As physical exertion can also exacerbate symptoms, Murray noted that patients must pace themselves.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This allows the jacket to keep wearers warm when needed and cool them down during exertion.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
Those living under alerts should limit outside exertion and keep their windows closed, officials said.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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Leaf-peeping and other fun fall activities With the change of seasons and fall foliage reappearing, many people enjoy scenic train rides, photography, and leaf-peeping, or going out to see the fall colors.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even after the air conditioning was fixed, the restaurant remained closed because of staffing issues.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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On a recent Tuesday, Crummel and Gault lifted weights, worked on their balance, and increased their heart rate in a strength and conditioning class that featured lots of Madonna on its playlist.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At work, prioritize diverse, representative, ethical datasets while investing in continuous learning for both AI and human literacy.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Remember that cognitive difficulty often signals growth, just as physical soreness after exercise indicates muscle development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Republicans have treated Raskin’s calls for transparency as a political exercise, noting that President Joe Biden did not face the same uproar over Epstein.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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