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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Additionally, older adults and children should avoid prolonged exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion, as conditions dictate.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lind’s film also documents the intense physical and mental exertion required of Isaac to pull off the role of Hamlet.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
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These conditions could increase respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort for sensitive groups and active people, and state health officials urged limiting outdoor exertion, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS).
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lind’s film also documents the intense physical and mental exertion required of Isaac to pull off the role of Hamlet.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The Pixel Watch 3 provides a Daily Readiness Score, Cardio Load, and Target Load to give you a sense of how well your body can handle exertion, how your fitness is progressing over time, and specific goals for your workout, respectively.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
These conditions could increase respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort for sensitive groups and active people, and state health officials urged limiting outdoor exertion, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS).
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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