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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
Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Gontang notes that exercise stimulates endorphins and other neurotransmitters that reduce stress, elevate mood and ease anxiety and depression.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
That terrible history should be a reason for the administration to exercise caution when discussing any potential therapy — not contribute to the hype.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended exercise or physical therapy for older adults at risk of falling in 2012, 2018, and again last year.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Gontang notes that exercise stimulates endorphins and other neurotransmitters that reduce stress, elevate mood and ease anxiety and depression.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Lightning can strike even when a storm has seemingly passed, so exercise caution.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
That terrible history should be a reason for the administration to exercise caution when discussing any potential therapy — not contribute to the hype.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
Noun
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Park superintendents could decide if previously scheduled special events and activities authorized by special use permits could go on, if no NPS personnel are needed for monitoring them.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After that, my goal is to relocate to a bigger city (London/Shanghai) to expand my commercial and personal practice while continuing this body of work.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Transfer fee add-ons, or ‘contingent consideration’, to use accountancy lingo, can be accounted for in different ways, with three main practices used in the industry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a thoughtful use of color, Wezel constructs a visual world that feels both alienating and intensely sensorial, like a vivid dream uncomfortably close to reality.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The use of nuclear power in space has been mixed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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German defense minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday that Russian satellites were shadowing German satellites, raising alarm at the prospect that Moscow is looking to space to exert its military force.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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It was filed as the White House has taken steps to exert influence in unprecedented ways on the department, blurring the line between law and politics at an agency where independence in prosecutorial decision-making is a foundational principle.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Currently, the federal government is not accepting new applications for the program because of federal court rulings, though individuals already in the program may apply for renewals.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Alibaba said it could be applied in areas such as smart glasses and intelligent cockpits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finney's younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) is bothered by nightmarish visions of an alpine camp, and the siblings investigate only to discover that the Grabber has found a way to torture from the other side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Common Pests and Problems Hardy cyclamen planted in ground are rarely bothered by pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These jobs require dexterity, quick decision-making and physical exertion — areas where robotics still face barriers of cost, trust and reliability.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Colby Rex O'Neill/AFP via Getty Images Young children and older adults were recommended to avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, household factors such as training style, family stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and owner experience weren’t directly measured.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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These candidates, selected from a pool of 8,000 applicants, will undergo two years of training and then become eligible for missions to the International Space Station, the moon or Mars.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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