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as in practiced
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 used
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in bothered
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 exercised
However, governors have exercised this power extremely rarely.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The only option decision remaining is the team option on outfielder Ramón Laureano ($6 million), which is expected to be exercised by Thursday’s deadline.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The players argue the CBA is inadequate in compensation and other terms of employment, and the union exercised an option to end the current deal early.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Of the 17 total Sporting KC roster spots that were up for decision at the end of the season, the club exercised player options for just four.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 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
The history books say that the French colonial regime exercised firm control over the emperor until the Japanese invasion ended French administration in Indochina in 1945; Bao Dai remained as an essentially powerless ruler until the Viet Minh seized power a few months later.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The latter group includes right-handers Lucas Giolito and Liam Hendriks, who both have rarely exercised mutual options, as well as Bregman, who is expected to opt out of his deal.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
In a statement after the appeals ruling, White House Spokesperson Abigail Jackson said the president had exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The only option decision remaining is the team option on outfielder Ramón Laureano ($6 million), which is expected to be exercised by Thursday’s deadline.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The players argue the CBA is inadequate in compensation and other terms of employment, and the union exercised an option to end the current deal early.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Of the 17 total Sporting KC roster spots that were up for decision at the end of the season, the club exercised player options for just four.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 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
The history books say that the French colonial regime exercised firm control over the emperor until the Japanese invasion ended French administration in Indochina in 1945; Bao Dai remained as an essentially powerless ruler until the Viet Minh seized power a few months later.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The latter group includes right-handers Lucas Giolito and Liam Hendriks, who both have rarely exercised mutual options, as well as Bregman, who is expected to opt out of his deal.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
In a statement after the appeals ruling, White House Spokesperson Abigail Jackson said the president had exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercised
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Vought has exerted extraordinary control over government spending this year, usurping congressional decisions on how the nation's money is used.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Big players did not step up in a game which required authority; Woltemade was anonymous, Anthony Gordon was dreadful, Newcastle’s midfield exerted little control.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The men and three other co-conspirators allegedly practiced shooting guns at firing ranges around Michigan, according to the complaint, and allegedly drove around to outside locations to practice shooting.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The complaint includes multiple unnamed co-conspirators who allegedly practiced shooting at ranges with Ali and Mahmoud.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Trier noticed that some directors said hello to him, whereas others couldn’t be bothered.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the simplicity wasn’t what bothered him.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Macro factors like lower consumer demand, higher material and labor costs, and a trend in consumer trade-down to lower margin tire products have applied significant margin and growth pressure.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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And some Venezuelans, who applied to renew earlier this year, had their TPS extended through early April.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The result is an ecosystem where misinformation thrives, and reliable information struggles to be well-utilized and contextualized.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Back in 2019 Fitzpatrick and his agent forced the Dolphins to trade him a month into the season because of how he was being utilized, and the direction the franchise was headed in during Brian Flores’ first season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kim has steered South Korea's northern neighbor closer to Russia and embarked on a large-scale military buildup that has alarmed Seoul and Tokyo.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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This 32-foot-tall sculpture with flaming red eyes has alarmed travelers for decades, but the story of its creation is even more chilling.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the complaint, authorities believe the same individual similarly exploited at least 26 other children using online platforms.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Often the updates help keep you safe by patching loopholes in previous versions of software that scammers exploited.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Exercised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercised. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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