Synonyms of exerting

exerting

verb

present participle of exert

as in applying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exerting

The dynamic underscores how Trump continues to view tariffs as a tool for exerting pressure, both for trade grievances and as leverage in broader negotiations. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

But sometimes just thinking about tackling those jobs can feel exhausting, creating a barrier to success even for people who are highly motivated to improve their homes and their lives by exerting control over their belongings. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

Supporters argue that these efforts are necessary to preserve attorney independence, protect client confidentiality, and prevent investors from exerting undue influence over lawyers. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Getting your hands dirty with charcoal, tweaking vents and chimneys to stop chunks of oak from flaring up and destroying your brisket, exerting your will over the heat inside a big metal box; barbecue takes a lot of practice. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

The announcement comes ahead of a visit to the United States by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with Washington exerting pressure on Baghdad to ensure the factions turn in their weapons. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was not a new way of exerting and expanding power. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 June 2026