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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
Regularly assess whether your teams can reconstruct outcomes, explain decision logic and identify where judgment was exercised during moments of scrutiny.
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Marc Serota, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In April, the Eagles exercised the fifth-year option for Smith, who has been with the franchise since Philadelphia selected the Georgia player in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Still, due to such limitations, the rights of proxies do not have the same ethical preeminence as real autonomy exercised by an individual herself or himself.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
In contrast, those who exercised once a week were just six months younger biologically.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Former staffers said they were questioned about office dynamics, workplace roles, and whether Brown exercised an outsized influence over operations in Adams’ office.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
There was a time when Florida’s GOP standard-bearers exercised independent judgment without fear of reprisal from a single individual.
—Jim Paladino, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
For decades, both men exercised their rights enshrined in that document to vote in the world’s largest democracy.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
That philosophy is being exercised in real time this season with Veen as well as first baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Marc Serota, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In April, the Eagles exercised the fifth-year option for Smith, who has been with the franchise since Philadelphia selected the Georgia player in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Still, due to such limitations, the rights of proxies do not have the same ethical preeminence as real autonomy exercised by an individual herself or himself.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
In contrast, those who exercised once a week were just six months younger biologically.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Former staffers said they were questioned about office dynamics, workplace roles, and whether Brown exercised an outsized influence over operations in Adams’ office.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
There was a time when Florida’s GOP standard-bearers exercised independent judgment without fear of reprisal from a single individual.
—Jim Paladino, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
For decades, both men exercised their rights enshrined in that document to vote in the world’s largest democracy.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
That philosophy is being exercised in real time this season with Veen as well as first baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercised
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Rayo exerted some pressure but were largely restricted to shots from distance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But her works exerted a quieter presence, without much of the drama that accompanied that movement.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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During the flight, Graham experienced several aerial maneuvers as the Thunderbirds practiced routines ahead of the weekend air show.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Condition Grays are practiced as drills at least a dozen times a year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The menu centers on a custom asado grill, where steaks are charred and smoked over seasoned Tasmanian Cask Company barrels once used for port, sherry, or bourbon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But Great Power wars are more destructive than others because of their intensity and scale, because of the weapons used, and because of their tendency to spread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Any easy toss-on-and-go dress is always a good idea, especially on hot days when you can’t be bothered to dream up a multi-layered outfit.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Pletka said Trump is not bothered by gas prices, the upcoming midterms or his approval ratings, in part because of this being his last term.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
23 May 2026
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Sulfur prevents fungal spores from germinating and must be applied as a preventive measure before the disease develops for effective results.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The same sentiment could — and should — be applied to the team’s trade of Kyle Tucker two winters ago, but bear in mind that deal netted Houston two established major-league players along with Cam Smith, then a top prospect.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Perhaps the best example of that is how much Ware has been utilized in zone defense, an approach that some might contend is hiding the 2024 first-round pick from the direct challenges of his position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Track management said its parking lot is being utilized as a staging area by the Orange County Fire Authority and other first responders.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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The arrangement alarmed two top corporate governance experts who Fortune spoke with.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will be Queen , Andersen writes that the heir to the throne’s temper is bad enough that even his father has been alarmed at times.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 May 2026
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This must include continuous exposure management, identity context, telemetry correlation, human-in-the-loop controls and the ability to validate and simulate adversary paths before they are exploited.—
Tom Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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On top of this, one of the best methods for destabilising a block is to use runners in behind to drag defenders around and open space that can be exploited by other players.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Exercised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercised. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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