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Recent Examples of exert
The most famous is Bernoulli’s principle, which states that an increase in the speed of a fluid decreases the pressure exerted by the fluid.
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Cat Rainsford, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
His team did not take the opportunity to fully exert their superiority against weakened opponents.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
In its rulebook, Kalshi explicitly bans insider trading from anyone who has access to material nonpublic information related to a contract, or could exert influence on the subject of the contract.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
How China exerts its influence across the globe Start with the political architecture.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Cat Rainsford, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
His team did not take the opportunity to fully exert their superiority against weakened opponents.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
In its rulebook, Kalshi explicitly bans insider trading from anyone who has access to material nonpublic information related to a contract, or could exert influence on the subject of the contract.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
How China exerts its influence across the globe Start with the political architecture.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
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Higgsfield tracks results, applies campaign payout formulas, and handles distribution and payment.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some will have to apply for additional days.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wearing rubber gloves, use a sponge to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the oven.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The president and his advisers believe that the strike both reignited his political momentum and underscored the lack of concrete limits on his ability to wield power at home and abroad.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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This petulant man, who wields awesome power, also has the nuclear codes.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The following three entries on the international top 5 liberally employ animation in their respective mise-en-scènes, but wouldn't qualify at the Golden Globes in the Best Animated Film category.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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If available, employ your fog lights.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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