Synonyms of exercises

exercises 1 of 2

noun

plural of exercise

1

as in practices

something done over and over in order to develop skill

a young piano student dutifully going through the standard finger exercises

Synonyms & Similar Words

• practices
• lessons
• drills
• trainings
• workouts
• routines
• homeworks
• assignments
• refreshers
• brushups
• reviews

2

as in uses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• applications
• usages
• operations
• plays
• employments
• exertions
• reuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disuses
• nonuses

exercises

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of exercise

1

as in exerts

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exerts
• uses
• applies
• wields
• plies
• utilizes
• employs
• puts out
• abuses
• misuses
• misapplies

2

as in drills

to do over and over so as to become skilled

the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• practices
• drills
• repeats
• runs over
• prepares (for)
• points (for)
• trains (with)
• works (at or on)
• studies
• refines
• rehearses
• reviews
• perfects
• grooves

3

as in applies

to put into action or service

commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• applies
• utilizes
• exploits
• harnesses
• employs
• operates
• draws on
• brings to bear
• makes use of
• works
• handles
• wields
• manipulates
• directs
• runs
• recycles
• reuses
• cannibalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

4

as in alarms

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alarms
• concerns
• worries
• bothers
• distracts
• disturbs
• haunts
• distresses
• plagues
• discomposes
• upsets
• discomforts
• agitates
• angers
• unsettles
• freaks (out)
• distempers
• disquiets
• annoys
• flurries
• undoes
• ails
• derails
• dismays
• frazzles
• rattles
• confuses
• perturbs
• unhinges
• weirds out
• irritates
• hagrides
• bugs
• aggravates
• fusses
• embarrasses
• exasperates
• discountenances
• nettles
• chivies
• puts off
• discourages
• abashes
• puts out
• harasses
• harries
• peeves
• grates
• chafes
• riles
• piques
• irks
• pesters
• vexes
• bedevils
• flusters
• mortifies
• disconcerts
• frets
• gets
• galls
• dispirits
• jars
• fazes
• shakes up
• nonpluses
• discomfits
• demoralizes
• confounds
• disheartens
• daunts
• unnerves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• composes
• calms
• soothes
• settles
• quiets
• alleviates
• allays
• tranquilizes
• assuages
• appeases
• pacifies
• propitiates
• conciliates
• mollifies
• placates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exercises

Noun

Robotic systems expand rescue Other Chinese military medical units have also tested robotic equipment during battlefield rescue exercises. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

These could include military-to-military engagement and security reassurances among the United States, South Korea, and North Korea, or greater transparency around military exercises—allowing observers on a reciprocal basis, for example. — Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026

According to a 2022 review of studies, regular breathing exercises in adults with hypertension triggered a drop in systolic pressure by week two. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2026

Stroupe fulfilled that request late Monday night with a clip of Mahomes’ being hurt Sunday and then some of the training exercises. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

The corps is built to orchestrate NATO ground forces in a crisis and helps coordinate large-scale exercises. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

The three areas with the largest performance gaps are then prioritized in an individual development plan incorporating mentoring, practical exercises, daily activities, assignments and performance indicators. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Low-impact options like yoga, stretching, swimming, and resistance band exercises will be easier on your joints. — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026

Carter recommended resistance training, such as free weights, weight machines, resistance bands or body-weight exercises like push-ups, two to three times weekly, progressing gradually to a higher intensity to build more muscle. — NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

Never Skip Warm-Ups or Cool Downs Everyone who exercises should take time to properly warm up and cool down — that’s a non-negotiable in midlife. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

If Google exercises the option, that would lower by up to $10 billion the total in notes that are available for issuance to Google, which currently stands at $20 billion, the filing states. — Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet,annie Palmer,lora Kolodny,kai Nicol-Schwarz,caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

When Skinny Neck Tat guy tries to break into her house, Ginger exercises her constitutional right to deadly force. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Working in his favor, Mora said, is that the pope is not a smoker and is an otherwise healthy 71-year-old who plays tennis and exercises his lungs regularly. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

In doing this, director and writer Jesse Eisenberg exercises his understanding of being both the actor and the director. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

As Senate President, Lawson exercises significant authority over the legislative agenda, including legislation governing public sector labor relations and the charter public school sector. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 2 Sep. 2026

Out since mid-May, Palencia should participate in team exercises the first week of September. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Marathe currently serves as the chairman of Leeds United and exercises 49ers Enterprises’ voting rights as a Director on the Leeds United Board, according to the Leeds United website. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026