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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Vaccarello, who was born and raised in Belgium to Sicilian parents, spends a month in Los Angeles twice each year, usually in March and November, a recuperation from the semiannual exertions of the women’s collection.
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Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Just like in fitness, recovery is a key part of exertion.
—Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Formula 1 drivers are considered some of the world's best athletes due to the extreme physical exertion and immense strength required to withstand the high g-forces experienced in their single-seater cars that can reach over 230 mph on the track.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
But the exertion only took him to 40-30.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Just like in fitness, recovery is a key part of exertion.
—Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Formula 1 drivers are considered some of the world's best athletes due to the extreme physical exertion and immense strength required to withstand the high g-forces experienced in their single-seater cars that can reach over 230 mph on the track.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
But the exertion only took him to 40-30.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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