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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All locomotion modes are limited by the metabolic scopes of organisms—the ratio between peak exertion and resting (or basal) metabolic rate.
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22 June 2026
A smoke advisory also was in effect for a broad area of East Los Angeles, with officials recommending that residents reduce outdoor exertion and that sensitive individuals stay inside.
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Daily News,
18 June 2026
The push out of their respective comfort zones is sweaty, arduous, and, the series suggests, exactly the kind of exertion that sustains a relationship.
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15 June 2026
Intense exertion in high levels of heat and humidity could have dire health effects.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
A smoke advisory also was in effect for a broad area of East Los Angeles, with officials recommending that residents reduce outdoor exertion and that sensitive individuals stay inside.
—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
The push out of their respective comfort zones is sweaty, arduous, and, the series suggests, exactly the kind of exertion that sustains a relationship.
—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Intense exertion in high levels of heat and humidity could have dire health effects.
—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
12 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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