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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Sudden exertion, such as moving hundreds of pounds of snow after being sedentary for several months, can put a big strain on the heart.
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The watch has full GPS so will be able to track your location, just not your exertion level.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
These include stiffening of blood vessels, changes in heart muscle function and impaired ability of the cardiovascular system to respond to exertion.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The watch has full GPS so will be able to track your location, just not your exertion level.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
These include stiffening of blood vessels, changes in heart muscle function and impaired ability of the cardiovascular system to respond to exertion.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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