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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
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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
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as in using
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in bothering
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 exercising
This additional level is especially important for older folks who are exercising vigorously, and for those coping with or recovering from injury or illness.
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
The Palestinians, on the other hand, envisioned a legitimate state exercising sovereignty.
—Dana El Kurd, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Refuel With Nutrient-Rich Carbs and Fats Eating foods rich in nutritious carbohydrates after exercising can help replenish the glycogen in your muscles.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
And with teens, exercise can be a slippery slope—parents need to be mindful that their child is not exercising solely because they are obsessed with losing weight.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Taking the test involves wearing a heart rate monitor or mask while exercising at maximum effort on a treadmill.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Some say this combination mimics the effects of pre-workout supplements, which are meant to enhance physical performance and energy levels when exercising.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
The Palestinians, on the other hand, envisioned a legitimate state exercising sovereignty.
—Dana El Kurd, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Refuel With Nutrient-Rich Carbs and Fats Eating foods rich in nutritious carbohydrates after exercising can help replenish the glycogen in your muscles.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
And with teens, exercise can be a slippery slope—parents need to be mindful that their child is not exercising solely because they are obsessed with losing weight.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Taking the test involves wearing a heart rate monitor or mask while exercising at maximum effort on a treadmill.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Some say this combination mimics the effects of pre-workout supplements, which are meant to enhance physical performance and energy levels when exercising.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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Beijing has long criticized Washington for exerting control beyond its borders through export rules that bar third-country companies from supplying China with chips made using American technology.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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But something will have to give if lawmakers hope to reopen the government in any timely fashion, and that movement will likely be the result of external forces exerting pressure on one party — or both of them — to break the deadlock.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other words, students prepare for citizenship in a disputatious society by practicing the civic arts—by asserting and advocating for their views—not by meekly absorbing lessons from their instructors.—
Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, said the eight people were indicted for allegedly practicing medicine without a license under the supervision of midwife Maria Margarita Rojas, his office said in a Wednesday news release.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The dog recognizes that something is amiss, but isn’t capable of understanding what’s really bothering Todd.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The injury that will sideline Herro to begin this season is one that had been bothering him for a few months.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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Boring uses a machine known as Prufrock to dig the 12-foot-diameter tunnels, applying chemical accelerants as part of the process.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lisberger achieved success applying the technique to commercials and educational films, while also keeping a close eye on developments in the relatively young field of computer animation.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sony Pictures Television is producing the series in Los Angeles, utilizing the same production crew that worked on the original CBS show.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Zelig has been working to make the virtual models on Build a Look appear more lifelike, utilizing multiple photo shoots on real models, relaxing the poses, and changing hairdos.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sets are decorated with vintage posters and props, enough to give texture without distracting.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The whole idea is to choose something that isn't too distracting.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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By exploiting quantum states that resist thermalization, their new approach converts waste heat into electricity more effectively than conventional methods, surpassing traditional thermodynamic limits.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Programs like the Black Beauty AI Challenge show there is a path forward where AI works with culture instead of exploiting it.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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