Synonyms of exercising

exercising

verb

present participle of exercise

1

as in exerting

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

• exerting
• applying
• using
• wielding
• plying
• employing
• utilizing
• putting out
• abusing
• misusing
• misapplying

2

as in practicing

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

• practicing
• repeating
• running over
• drilling
• refining
• rehearsing
• perfecting
• studying
• preparing (for)
• reviewing
• training (with)
• working (at or on)
• pointing (for)
• grooving

3

as in using

to put into action or service

commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• using
• applying
• utilizing
• exploiting
• employing
• harnessing
• operating
• drawing on
• making use of
• wielding
• handling
• bringing to bear
• manipulating
• working
• directing
• running
• recycling
• reusing
• cannibalizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

4

as in bothering

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bothering
• distracting
• concerning
• worrying
• alarming
• disturbing
• agitating
• angering
• distressing
• haunting
• unsettling
• plaguing
• upsetting
• undoing
• derailing
• ailing
• perturbing
• discomforting
• disquieting
• discomposing
• annoying
• unhinging
• distempering
• fussing
• irritating
• dismaying
• rattling
• bugging
• freaking (out)
• hagriding
• confusing
• harassing
• aggravating
• flurrying
• embarrassing
• getting
• discouraging
• pestering
• chafing
• weirding out
• fretting
• frazzling
• riling
• exasperating
• harrying
• putting off
• nettling
• chivying
• putting out
• grating
• discountenancing
• disconcerting
• irking
• piquing
• galling
• vexing
• mortifying
• peeving
• bedeviling
• flustering
• demoralizing
• shaking up
• confounding
• disheartening
• abashing
• jarring
• nonplussing
• dispiriting
• discomfiting
• daunting
• unnerving
• fazing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• composing
• settling
• soothing
• calming
• quieting
• alleviating
• allaying
• tranquilizing
• appeasing
• pacifying
• placating
• conciliating
• assuaging
• propitiating
• mollifying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exercising

But, for everyone else, exercising the choice to recline forces the person behind them to make a similar choice. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Not surprisingly, exercising, housework and chores and commuting and traveling capture a lot of attention from listeners. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The clearest early warning is heavy, frantic panting when a dog has not been exercising, along with drooling, red or dark gums, weakness or vomiting. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Indeed, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, exercising often, avoiding sleep deprivation and limiting alcohol consumption can all help support treatment. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Habits like drinking water right away, exercising, and eating a high-protein, high-fiber breakfast can help lower blood sugar. — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 July 2026

Among other issues, Schroer has also pushed legislation prohibiting international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations from exercising jurisdiction in his state. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

In not exercising Kuminga’s team option, the Hawks have full access to their $15 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Westbrook was traded later that offseason despite exercising his player option. — Law Murray, New York Times, 30 June 2026