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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
Even exercising aboard the ISS could be dangerous if someone’s grip were to slip.
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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
An elderly male victim was exercising when the suspect approached, punched the victim in the face, pulled him to the ground and struck him multiple times.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Bollinger's amendments included requiring the authority to receive Quorum Court approval by resolution before exercising eminent domain in Benton County.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Falcons are exercising their fifth-year option on All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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
An elderly male victim was exercising when the suspect approached, punched the victim in the face, pulled him to the ground and struck him multiple times.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Bollinger's amendments included requiring the authority to receive Quorum Court approval by resolution before exercising eminent domain in Benton County.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Falcons are exercising their fifth-year option on All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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The researchers found that months after returning to Earth from space, astronauts had trouble exerting the correct amount of force to properly grip an object.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Completing an easy, accomplishable responsibility lets workers still feel productive without exerting too much mental effort.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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While practicing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Todd is accused of performing unnecessary breast and pelvic exams on patients.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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On June 28, the suspect took photos practicing with his shotgun and shooting at a stump in the woods, according to search warrant returns from Apple.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sadie Benning and Michael Almereyda have found ghostly, evocative textures using Pixelvision, a Fisher-Price toy camera from the late 1980s.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Redick worked with James’ trainer Mike Mancias to ensure his 41-year-old star’s durability in the final aughts of the game – the four-time NBA MVP eventually playing a team-high 45 minutes while using any opportunity to sink to the floor for a breather.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sit there like nothing is bothering you.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But that doesn’t excuse failing to execute on the ABCs of lobbying — such as not bothering even to show up at a hearing on a policy the mayor considers an urgent priority.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The review process is expected to take 18 months and is part of a two-step process, which also includes applying for an operating license.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Girod noted that by applying for relief, Guerra Sandoval was giving the government all her personal information — even fingerprints.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bobcats would sometimes venture into nearby West Hartford by utilizing riparian zones or brush near rivers or streams and staying hidden.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Guests can dine in the lush garden atmosphere of Ardor, featuring a vegetable-forward California menu utilizing local ingredients.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps his most notable friendship is with loyal longtime bodyguard Bill Bray (Keilyn Durrel Jones) and, to a lesser extent, his savvy manager John Branca (Miles Teller in a distracting wig).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Punk was taking off the tape from his hands and threw it onto the ring, distracting the referee enough to hit Reigns with a low blow.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bridges has happily accepted the schematic change, which consists of him exploiting mismatches, rebounding, and recognizing when to step up versus defer to teammates.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Khalil Hathaleen, head of the village council and a member of the extended family that makes up much of Umm al-Khair’s population, said settlers were exploiting the war to seize land, cut down olive groves and raid nearby villages at night.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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