Synonyms of exercising

exercising

verb

present participle of exercise

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exerting
• applying
• using
• wielding
• plying
• employing
• utilizing
• putting out
• abusing
• misusing
• misapplying

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• practicing
• repeating
• running over
• drilling
• refining
• rehearsing
• perfecting
• studying
• preparing (for)
• reviewing
• training (with)
• working (at or on)
• pointing (for)
• grooving

3

as in using

to put into action or service

commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• using
• applying
• utilizing
• exploiting
• employing
• harnessing
• operating
• drawing on
• making use of
• wielding
• handling
• bringing to bear
• manipulating
• working
• directing
• running
• recycling
• reusing
• cannibalizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

4

as in bothering

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bothering
• distracting
• concerning
• worrying
• alarming
• disturbing
• agitating
• angering
• distressing
• haunting
• unsettling
• plaguing
• upsetting
• undoing
• derailing
• ailing
• perturbing
• discomforting
• disquieting
• discomposing
• annoying
• unhinging
• distempering
• fussing
• irritating
• dismaying
• rattling
• bugging
• freaking (out)
• hagriding
• confusing
• harassing
• aggravating
• flurrying
• embarrassing
• getting
• discouraging
• pestering
• chafing
• weirding out
• fretting
• frazzling
• riling
• exasperating
• harrying
• putting off
• nettling
• chivying
• putting out
• grating
• discountenancing
• disconcerting
• irking
• piquing
• galling
• vexing
• mortifying
• peeving
• bedeviling
• flustering
• demoralizing
• shaking up
• confounding
• disheartening
• abashing
• jarring
• nonplussing
• dispiriting
• discomfiting
• daunting
• unnerving
• fazing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• composing
• settling
• soothing
• calming
• quieting
• alleviating
• allaying
• tranquilizing
• appeasing
• pacifying
• placating
• conciliating
• assuaging
• propitiating
• mollifying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exercising

Most of the vitriol has been aimed at the UAE, with Emiratis largely exercising restraint — and, unlike the Qatar episode, both are avoiding personal attacks on rulers (or their mothers). —Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026

The protagonists also have some famous hot takes throughout the book — on everything from music to exercising — which Bader, 29, and Blyth, 30, don’t necessarily agree with. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

Key Takeaways Unhealthy evening habits, such as consuming heavy meals, indulging in sweets, or exercising late in the day, can disrupt metabolism and hinder weight loss. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026

First, shareholders are fully capable of exercising independent judgment. —Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026

To make this more manageable, break it down by incorporating individual habits that can reduce stress like exercising, limiting social media use and practicing mindfulness, advised Afkhami. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Jan. 2026

Protesters said Good was exercising her right to watch and observe ICE activity when the officer shot her. —Andrea Klick, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026

Hospital management has disciplined more than a dozen union leaders for exercising our right to talk to colleagues about our union and our right to speak about workplace violence in the press. —Donovan Carey, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026

Using both together, especially after exercising, may help optimize muscle gains and improve recovery. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 4 Nov. 2025