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
Taking the test involves wearing a heart rate monitor or mask while exercising at maximum effort on a treadmill.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Drink 8 ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before exercising or during your warm-up.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 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
In 1926, the court held that since postmasters were presidential-appointees exercising executive power, they could also be fired by the president.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Other examples include taking a hot shower, exercising, and journaling.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Aiming to refuel after exercising with a mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fluids is essential for recovery, muscle building, and performance.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The government is basically trying to back people away from exercising those lawful rights.
—Ryanne Mena, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Among the most enthusiastic early adopters of the approach has been Saudi Arabia, where a 2015 public survey revealed that only 13 percent of the population was exercising on a regular basis.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Drink 8 ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before exercising or during your warm-up.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 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
In 1926, the court held that since postmasters were presidential-appointees exercising executive power, they could also be fired by the president.
—Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Other examples include taking a hot shower, exercising, and journaling.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Aiming to refuel after exercising with a mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fluids is essential for recovery, muscle building, and performance.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The government is basically trying to back people away from exercising those lawful rights.
—Ryanne Mena, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Among the most enthusiastic early adopters of the approach has been Saudi Arabia, where a 2015 public survey revealed that only 13 percent of the population was exercising on a regular basis.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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Rocks have tiny fissures into which water can seep; when the temperature drops, the water expands into ice, exerting pressure and widening the cracks.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Exercises include practicing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation techniques, hose line advancement and salvage operations.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are no night classes offered at West Point, which limits the program’s ability to follow an emerging trend in college football of practicing in the morning.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was later removed by medical professionals using ice and lubricant.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The firm found that residents are in favor of preserving the old City Hall at its current location and using the space as a coffee house and ice cream shop, according to city documents.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 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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Even scrambling around, his knee was bothering him.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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The use of artificial intelligence to address workforce shortages has tripled since 2023, with 28% of companies now utilizing it.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ranking is a record of how 18 sectors across the Fortune 500, including financials, health care, and retailing, are utilizing AI to personalize customer experiences, provide groundbreaking data analysis, optimize supply chains, and more.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather than distracting from the acting, the animation also only enhances the heightened emotions of adolescence.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The subtle side snap buttons leading down to the slit provide detail without being distracting, and the pointelle knit offers enough stretch and texture to hug your curves in all the right places.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, who control the chamber by a narrow margin, insist Democrats are exploiting the deadline to force unrelated concessions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company’s release notes doesn’t mention any hackers exploiting the flaw.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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