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

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

Conservative critics seized upon those allegations, accusing Hosseini of exerting outsized influence over UF’s presidential search process and questioning whether trustees had exercised independent judgment in selecting Bell. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Drinking a lot of water is particularly important for fans and workers who are moving around a lot or exerting themselves. — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 17 June 2026