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to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a child's success in school
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Recent Examples of exerted
For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.
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James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The federal government, controlled mostly by the Republican Party, increasingly exerted its power in the West and provided incentives for white settlers to migrate to the region.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But before all that happened, when Americans were the good guys, there were other countries who were instead manipulators and who exerted undue influence over Iran.
—Daniel Thomas Potts, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The district’s board released an 85-page report of a third-party investigation into Caleb Elliott which says Bill Elliott exerted his influence in his son’s hiring process.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Quraishi pressed prosecutors on whether Habba, now a senior adviser to Bondi, still exerted influence over the office.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
At the trial, prosecutors argued that Pender exerted significant influence over Hull and played a role in the killings, portraying her as the dominant figure in their relationship.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Its rampant star formation was triggered in part by the gravitational influence exerted by the nearby galaxy NGC 5195, the glowing core of which can be seen shining at one end of the Whirlpool Galaxy's great spiral structure.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The e-bike’s torque sensor made the ride exceptionally intuitive, ensuring that the power delivered by the 250W rear-hub motor was tuned to match the downward force exerted on the pedals.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The federal government, controlled mostly by the Republican Party, increasingly exerted its power in the West and provided incentives for white settlers to migrate to the region.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But before all that happened, when Americans were the good guys, there were other countries who were instead manipulators and who exerted undue influence over Iran.
—Daniel Thomas Potts, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The district’s board released an 85-page report of a third-party investigation into Caleb Elliott which says Bill Elliott exerted his influence in his son’s hiring process.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Quraishi pressed prosecutors on whether Habba, now a senior adviser to Bondi, still exerted influence over the office.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
At the trial, prosecutors argued that Pender exerted significant influence over Hull and played a role in the killings, portraying her as the dominant figure in their relationship.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Its rampant star formation was triggered in part by the gravitational influence exerted by the nearby galaxy NGC 5195, the glowing core of which can be seen shining at one end of the Whirlpool Galaxy's great spiral structure.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The e-bike’s torque sensor made the ride exceptionally intuitive, ensuring that the power delivered by the 250W rear-hub motor was tuned to match the downward force exerted on the pedals.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerted
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Separately, the indictment says, Rivera also met that same day in New York with Sessions and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez, who wielded tremendous influence over Venezuela’s oil industry.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stones exercised regularly and maintained a healthy weight.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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If exercised, Malone would have to buy all 250,000 shares at that price—a commitment valued at about $18 million.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Exerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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