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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
the doctor ordered plenty of fresh air and exercise
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the observation that the best exercise for losing weight is the exercise of one's ability to say no to food
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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing
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as in to use
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised
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Recent Examples of exercise
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
May Improve Exercise Performance Although research is limited, pomegranate supplements may improve exercise performance by improving endurance and/or muscle recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Fans may remember the painstaking reissue process Jordan Brand exercised for this particular release, which was intended to make the 2025 version of the sneaker as close to the 1985 original as possible.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Zone 2 cardio is moderate-intensity exercise—like brisk walking or cycling—done at about 60% to 70% of your max heart rate.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
May Improve Exercise Performance Although research is limited, pomegranate supplements may improve exercise performance by improving endurance and/or muscle recovery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Messi is expected to exercise his ownership stake in the franchise after he is done playing with Inter Miami.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Fans may remember the painstaking reissue process Jordan Brand exercised for this particular release, which was intended to make the 2025 version of the sneaker as close to the 1985 original as possible.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Algorithmic programs developed to monitor such activity took these moves as signs of further downside risk, further amplifying what already was a dramatic and widespread downturn.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers have a unique way of splitting up the practice reps among the line.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Larroudé shoes uses leather sourced from local Brazilian tanneries that are Gold certified by the Leather Working Group, and independent group of tanneries and manufacturers that work on sustainable practices.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating his disappearance and the six unauthorized or attempted uses of Valdez's card, including subpoenaing footage from the businesses where his card was used, according to KOB4.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That uneven use of the death penalty is one of the reasons advocates want to abolish it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This growth can’t last forever early on, as radiation carries lots of energy and exerts a significant amount of pressure.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Moscow extended soft power abroad, the regime grew more concerned about other countries exerting it within Russia.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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The chain embellishment was applied to multiple styles, be in the short pump or a taller slingback, and stood out against different colors.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Use a mop to apply the bleach solution to the floors, covering a small area at a time and working in a figure-eight or side-to-side pattern.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not the kind of thrift store that’s actually thrifty, but the kind of thrift store that doesn’t have any price tags because the people who can afford to shop there don’t need to bother themselves with price tags.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Being a double Viking with Swedish and Norman blood on each side of my family, the cold never bothered me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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Just like in fitness, recovery is a key part of exertion.—
Bill Hoogterp,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Marine Corps said live-fire training was conducted at Camp Pendleton year-round to maintain combat readiness and precision.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Movement organizers have emphasized nonviolent action and conducted safety training to promote de-escalation techniques.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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