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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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Later that year, Australian, Japanese, and U.S. defense leaders unveiled another set of cooperative activities, including three-way military exercises and advanced defense industrial cooperation.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Therefore, the president is exercising his lawful authority to limit funding to NPR and PBS.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Being in nature offers them plenty of exercise and a world of exciting new smells to explore.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Later that year, Australian, Japanese, and U.S. defense leaders unveiled another set of cooperative activities, including three-way military exercises and advanced defense industrial cooperation.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Verb
The Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed that the island is a reef and therefore not entitled to an exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and the ship thus has the right to exercise the freedom of the high seas.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Therefore, the president is exercising his lawful authority to limit funding to NPR and PBS.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
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Pros Affordable rates Coverage can be extended mid-trip Covers 200+ adventure activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping Cons Lower trip cancellation limits than other companies CFAR add-on must be bought within seven days of booking Only issues policies to travelers 69 and younger.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Events like solar flares and coronal mass ejections contribute to northern lights activity, which occurs when electrons collide with molecules of nitrogen and oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere and produce energy in the form of light.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This procedure, known as plasma exchange therapy, has become a trendy practice in certain circles, like Silicon Valley executives and extreme biohackers.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
6 June 2025
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Building a culture of positive reinforcement can improve employee satisfaction, enhance patient care and strengthen the overall success of a practice.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The government stated that these listings violated short-term rental rules, including the use of missing or fake license numbers and unclear ownership details.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Learn how to evaluate your existing garden, use or convert irrigation systems and basic design approaches.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Threatening to bar or limit imports can successfully exert pressure on trading partners.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
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Some exert control through violence, some through financial dominance, and others through the threat of divorce and social isolation.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The same applies to the other numbers noted in the study, 6835, 7637, 8093, and 9629.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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His client in the case, Harry Wiley, a West Virginia coal miner, was diagnosed with an early stage of black lung and applied to NIOSH for a transfer to an environment with less dust exposure but never received a response.—
Taylor Sisk,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Verb
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After years of ‘losing culture,’ can the new-look Chicago Bears turn things around on defense? Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard didn’t bother mincing words.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The walk, only his second this month, bothered him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The goal of wearing recovery sandals is to reduce the stress and impact on your feet, decrease energy exertion, lower inflammation and pain, and increase support, Spector says.—
Jaylyn Pruitt,
Health,
28 May 2025
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Superintendent Lee White said funds from the oil and gas industry paid for a new wing at the elementary school, a science lab for students, turf on the sports field and training for teachers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Earlier Sunday, Ukraine’s army said at least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on an army training unit.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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