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
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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
Our bodies do make subtle metabolic adjustments when exercising in hot environments, notes Nelson.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Sleeping, exercising and eating well play a critical role in managing your weight, no matter your treatment plan.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
But the warning has not stopped people from exercising their right to protest.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Plan to drink when exercising for 90 minutes or more—long bike rides, say—or when exercising in the heat, or during vigorous exercise with high sweat rates.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When exercising or playing in the sun, drink more water and take breaks in the shade to cool down.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
SLAPP suits are a type of costly lawsuit used to silence criticism and prevent people from exercising their First Amendment rights through the threat, or actual application of, baseless and expensive legal proceedings.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Sleeping, exercising and eating well play a critical role in managing your weight, no matter your treatment plan.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
But the warning has not stopped people from exercising their right to protest.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Plan to drink when exercising for 90 minutes or more—long bike rides, say—or when exercising in the heat, or during vigorous exercise with high sweat rates.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When exercising or playing in the sun, drink more water and take breaks in the shade to cool down.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
SLAPP suits are a type of costly lawsuit used to silence criticism and prevent people from exercising their First Amendment rights through the threat, or actual application of, baseless and expensive legal proceedings.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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While delegation may be the superpower of some business leaders, Il Signor Armani was famous for exerting control over every detail large and small in the business.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Geier, who has a bachelor’s degree in biology, has also been reprimanded by the Maryland Board of Physicians for practicing medicine without a medical license.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Five-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz has been spending his days off in New York practicing more than just his tennis.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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That wouldn't happen in a treatment using mirror cells because our immune systems wouldn't recognize and attack them.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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So, at least for now, Chamorro is not bothering with the official Pop Mart drops.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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While there is still hope that Clark can return this season from the groin injury that has been bothering her, there is no guarantee of that becoming a reality.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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Rieger admitted that such complaints exist and are partially driven by believers failing to understand intersectionality and its purpose — applying it as a policy excuse when and where convenient.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these trials have been small, and largely limited to applying direct heat to a limb or muscle group—not simply moving that muscle in a warm room.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Federal investigators have begun issuing subpoenas and are utilizing grand juries in both states as part of their investigation, the sources said.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The front-dash-spanning 48-inch screen is the headline feature, and, inside the car, almost the eyeline feature, but not a distracting one, despite its width.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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This can be distracting in smooth soups or sauces, but barely noticeable in more rustic dishes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Abusers and traffickers are exploiting this lack of oversight—leaving women coerced, deceived, and sometimes poisoned.—
Christa Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Today’s adversaries move at machine speed, automating reconnaissance and exploiting exposures within hours of disclosure.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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