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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
Formula 1 drivers are considered some of the world's best athletes due to the extreme physical exertion and immense strength required to withstand the high g-forces experienced in their single-seater cars that can reach over 230 mph on the track.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
But the exertion only took him to 40-30.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
In trials, users reduced exertion by up to 22% while walking, and 39% while cycling.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
He’s been sedated for the most part since the crash, to prevent any additional physical exertion or agitation that could worsen his injuries.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
But the exertion only took him to 40-30.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
In trials, users reduced exertion by up to 22% while walking, and 39% while cycling.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
He’s been sedated for the most part since the crash, to prevent any additional physical exertion or agitation that could worsen his injuries.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been under league investigation since July after an Ohio gaming commission flagged suspicious betting activity on prop bets.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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That merely meant coach Brian Dutcher didn’t have to delicately parcel out playing time while massaging egos on his Mariana Trench-deep roster, and the bench shortened by circumstance delivered a 77-45 win powered by a pair of true freshmen and a typically frenetic defensive effort.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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As companies pour trillions into transformation efforts, few see lasting results.—
Jana Werner,
Harvard Business Review,
5 Nov. 2025
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Get the air conditioning fixed.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In story after story, Gunn’s characters question their conditioning, slough off past traumas, and assert their independence.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the organization needs resources to sustain its essential work and to achieve its laudable goal of ending elder hunger in the city in the next 15 years.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many people took the day off from work and brought their children to take part in the festivities.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These elements may help support consistency and improve the overall exercise experience over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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