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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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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
Eisenhower led the Allied armies across Europe, from the D-Day invasion to Germany’s surrender, while exercising the political skills necessary to preserve the United States’ challenging partnership with Britain, France, Russia and other allies.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Experts say people should know their rights but caution that exercising them can come with risks, and people need to balance First Amendment freedoms with their own safety.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Over the past few weeks, Minnesotans of all ages have been exercising their First Amendment right to protest.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
No Texan should fear losing their children, freedom, or livelihood simply for seeking protection or exercising their constitutional rights.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Take Care of Your Basic Needs Being a great partner is based on making sure your basic needs—such as eating healthy food, exercising, managing your stress, and getting good sleep—are being met.
—Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
On paper, this was a charity event that included exercising.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Interventions that improve your sleep quality can help, as can lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Defenders, meanwhile, counter that conservatives are trying to stop people from exercising their right to vote for similarly partisan reasons.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Experts say people should know their rights but caution that exercising them can come with risks, and people need to balance First Amendment freedoms with their own safety.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Over the past few weeks, Minnesotans of all ages have been exercising their First Amendment right to protest.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
No Texan should fear losing their children, freedom, or livelihood simply for seeking protection or exercising their constitutional rights.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Take Care of Your Basic Needs Being a great partner is based on making sure your basic needs—such as eating healthy food, exercising, managing your stress, and getting good sleep—are being met.
—Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
On paper, this was a charity event that included exercising.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Interventions that improve your sleep quality can help, as can lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Defenders, meanwhile, counter that conservatives are trying to stop people from exercising their right to vote for similarly partisan reasons.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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Their immense gravitational influence churns gas, dust, and even proximate stars around them, thus exerting a tremendous influence on their host galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Outside Iran, Gulf states are exerting intense pressure to prevent regional war.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Fear of stepping out of their houses, going to work, grocery shopping and even practicing their religion.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wrestlers pair off, practicing moves at light speed.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Such batteries are also much easier and safer to dispose of, and can potentially be made using cheaper and less rare materials.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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One Florida resident reportedly hired a local mover without bothering to determine if the company was licensed, only to run into a boatload of trouble.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your knee is bothering you, for instance, the vibration might distract your brain enough for the pain to temporarily retreat.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were the snowboarders who were disqualified for applying ski wax that contained forever chemicals.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Still, director Mario Landi, working with the limited resources of television production at the time, provides intriguing little visual touches, utilizing windows as a central motif to explore the book’s running theme of outsiders always looking in.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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De Kluyver dreamt up three off-kilter looks utilizing Byredo’s assortment of colorful cosmetics.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Still, critics say the controversy risks distracting from preparations for the Games and eroding public confidence in the organizing committee.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Picture frame backsplashes are outdated and visually distracting, tied to early 2000s.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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The assault in the restroom seems to fit into a pattern of men exploiting or hurting Sweetpea.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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