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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Multiple firefighters were treated for exertion while battling a fire at a duplex in Norwich on Thursday.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Players begin the return-to-play process with light exertion — such as riding a stationary bike, jogging, agility work and non-contact basketball drills — and each step is followed by another neurological examination.
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Physical exertion is a pillar of the Rancho La Puerta experience, with a daily line-up of optional activities like hiking, running, kickboxing, cycling, salsa, yoga, and more.
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Its attacks on private property and exertion of state control over industry have caused its economic fortunes to fall behind its neighbors.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Players begin the return-to-play process with light exertion — such as riding a stationary bike, jogging, agility work and non-contact basketball drills — and each step is followed by another neurological examination.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Physical exertion is a pillar of the Rancho La Puerta experience, with a daily line-up of optional activities like hiking, running, kickboxing, cycling, salsa, yoga, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Its attacks on private property and exertion of state control over industry have caused its economic fortunes to fall behind its neighbors.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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 29 Apr. 2026.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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