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 Other ways to lower cholesterol include drinking alcohol in moderation, exercising for at least 150 minutes a week, maintaining a healthy weight, and sleeping at least seven hours a night. —

Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026 Nevertheless, migrants in Germany are known to avoid exercising their right to medical care because of the requirement to obtain a document from the welfare office in advance, which exposes them to reporting to migration authorities. —

Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 To be sure, exercising that discretion has always required a balance between political accountability and administrative neutrality. —

Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 Lim recommends keeping a consistent sleep schedule during the week and on weekends, exercising regularly, limiting screen time at night, avoiding alcohol and caffeine in the evening, and aiming for about seven hours of sleep per night. —

Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 June 2026 Lowe did not testify at trial, exercising her Fifth Amendment right, a decision the judge noted should not be held against her. —

Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Symptoms are especially important to watch for when exercising outdoors or competing in athletic events, particularly for young people. —

Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 This is because exercising can actually change the structural and the chemical make-up of your brain. —

Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Critics argue that mandatory training, range time, and additional costs would create new barriers for people exercising a constitutional right. —

Kenny Choi, CBS News, 9 June 2026

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Drinking a lot of water is particularly important for fans and workers who are moving around a lot or exerting themselves.

— Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 17 June 2026
Wembanyama mired his fundamental greatness by either trying too hard to dominate or exerting his physicality in a petty way.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026