1
as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
This period is perfect for handling routine or administrative tasks that require less mental exertion, like replying to emails, arranging meetings, or updating documents.
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Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Multi-camera systems surround the treadmills and stationary cycles where athletes wear masks to measure their breathing during exertion.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Victims were drugged with sedatives such as Xanax and GHB, according to charging papers, and required IV fluids to recover from the extreme physical exertion and drug use involved in the freak offs, according to charging papers.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Passive rest means complete time off from training, avoiding exertion and limiting screen time while putting an emphasis on ways to relax.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
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Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Multi-camera systems surround the treadmills and stationary cycles where athletes wear masks to measure their breathing during exertion.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Victims were drugged with sedatives such as Xanax and GHB, according to charging papers, and required IV fluids to recover from the extreme physical exertion and drug use involved in the freak offs, according to charging papers.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Passive rest means complete time off from training, avoiding exertion and limiting screen time while putting an emphasis on ways to relax.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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Looking at its transfer market activity, Napoli is chasing stunted talents with more to offer, and Núñez falls into that bracket.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Time your activities wisely: When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Fighting wildfires has long been a collective effort, with firefighting resources shared among states and even countries.—
Sarah Cutler
June 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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Barrett earlier had ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze foreign aide funding, drawing criticism from the right.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The best thing that Queen can do is continue to work on his conditioning and footwork.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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The risk of death is especially elevated for those who lack air conditioning or work outdoors.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Our healing, life-changing work would not have been possible without the wisdom of our 60-plus-person Braintrust.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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The physical, mental, and emotional work required of DSPs does not equal the current median pay rate and is ultimately contributing to employee burnout and turnover.—
Brian Cusack,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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The point of this exercise was to see where Montreal fits in the marketplace.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The 50-minute classes, which combine vinyasa yoga with the core-strengthening and toning benefits of Pilates, welcome a maximum of six people, allowing instructors to guide people through the exercises with care and adapt each session to individual needs and fitness level.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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