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Recent Examples of exert
Eventually, the sun's gravity exerted a stronger pull on the moon.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
The legal question hinges on the extent of control the U.S. government still exerts over the detainees.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The drone dips its rear end at the same time, allowing the air-catching wings to exert maximum stopping force via aerodynamic drag.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a manner and on a scale that has no easy historical comparison.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
The legal question hinges on the extent of control the U.S. government still exerts over the detainees.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The drone dips its rear end at the same time, allowing the air-catching wings to exert maximum stopping force via aerodynamic drag.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a manner and on a scale that has no easy historical comparison.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
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On a late April afternoon in the East Village—arguably the first real day of spring in New York City—painters stood outside Bar Bianchi, applying their final coats.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Here's how to use and apply an ammonia and baking soda solution to remove tub rings: Combine half a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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The company uses green chemicals and operates at room temperature to reduce energy consumption and the need to pre-wash materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Hayden Christensen ultimately wielded the lightsaber in the prequel movies.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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In all three arenas, the Trump administration is wielding influence, Ed, but not necessarily control.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2025
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How bad could Jaxson Hayes have been to leave the only height the team had benched and employ a player who hadn’t seen the court in months in Maxi Kleber?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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