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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Shah treats daytime exertion as the precondition for nighttime rest, rather than the opposite.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
One firefighter was taken to the emergency room at a local hospital for over exertion and was released hours later, Clark said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The exertion dampens some of the mirth.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Not everyone appreciated the exertions.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
One firefighter was taken to the emergency room at a local hospital for over exertion and was released hours later, Clark said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The exertion dampens some of the mirth.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Not everyone appreciated the exertions.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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