EXERCISING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

exercising

verb

present participle of exercise

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 Along with consuming plenty of vitamin C through your diet, other tips for supporting immune function include getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and managing stress. —

Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026 What’s more, firefighters typically work 24-hour shifts and live with their crew at the station, cooking, eating, sleeping and exercising together. —

Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Doctors said that behavior can increase exposure, especially during periods of heavy activity such as running or exercising. —

Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Even exercising aboard the ISS could be dangerous if someone’s grip were to slip. —

Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college. —

Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 You’d be surprised how many students hold their breath while exercising. —

R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 But menopause and bone health experts say women can prepare for that phase of life years in advance, by making healthy lifestyle choices, exercising and eating calcium-rich foods to help keep their bones strong. —

Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 How governments avoid hyperinflation Most countries avoid hyperinflation by exercising consistent monetary and fiscal discipline. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the leader is lucid and exerting total control over the country that his office commands.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026