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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 exerting
Rocks have tiny fissures into which water can seep; when the temperature drops, the water expands into ice, exerting pressure and widening the cracks.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Strikes on refineries are designed to choke off the Kremlin’s war revenues while exerting pressure on Russia’s already strained economy.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His order included exerting federal control over the city's police department.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
The embassy in Mogadishu rejected Cruz’s claim that Beijing is exerting diplomatic and economic pressure on Somaliland in retaliation for its support of Taiwan.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations from foundations and corporations can be perceived as exerting influence over public health goals, stirring resentment.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling victim to an Allosaurus attack would probably end in a death by a thousand cuts, each delivered with low power, exerting low stress on the relatively fragile skull of the attacker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Strikes on refineries are designed to choke off the Kremlin’s war revenues while exerting pressure on Russia’s already strained economy.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His order included exerting federal control over the city's police department.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
The embassy in Mogadishu rejected Cruz’s claim that Beijing is exerting diplomatic and economic pressure on Somaliland in retaliation for its support of Taiwan.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations from foundations and corporations can be perceived as exerting influence over public health goals, stirring resentment.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling victim to an Allosaurus attack would probably end in a death by a thousand cuts, each delivered with low power, exerting low stress on the relatively fragile skull of the attacker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerting
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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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It was later removed by medical professionals using ice and lubricant.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The firm found that residents are in favor of preserving the old City Hall at its current location and using the space as a coffee house and ice cream shop, according to city documents.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the investigations continued Tuesday into two separate mass shootings allegedly perpetrated over the weekend by Marine veterans wielding assault rifles, one in Michigan and the other in North Carolina, numerous questions remain unanswered -- chief among them motive.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Yari excels at taking down scythe-wielding foes.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Taking the test involves wearing a heart rate monitor or mask while exercising at maximum effort on a treadmill.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Drink 8 ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before exercising or during your warm-up.—
Rebecca Valdez,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Exerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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