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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
Avoid any physical exertion, including indoors, officials said.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
On stage, demanding dance roles are followed by a graceful exit behind a curtain, but at rehearsals, chests are heaving from exertion and faces are slick with sweat.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Buyers showed just enough exertion Tuesday and Wednesday to lift the S & P 500 a quarter of a percent to a marginal new record high each session.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
The ground was rough and my legs were shaking from the exertion in the saddle.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
On stage, demanding dance roles are followed by a graceful exit behind a curtain, but at rehearsals, chests are heaving from exertion and faces are slick with sweat.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Buyers showed just enough exertion Tuesday and Wednesday to lift the S & P 500 a quarter of a percent to a marginal new record high each session.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
The ground was rough and my legs were shaking from the exertion in the saddle.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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Phishing scams often trick victims into revealing sensitive information through fake emails or websites, while data breaches expose vast amounts of personal data that criminals can exploit for fraudulent activities.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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After concerns regarding hunting and fishing were quelled, the redesignation effort gained popularity with the West Virginia congressional delegation and was incorporated into an omnibus bill in late 2020.—
Luke Gentile,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the end of March, the Trump administration’s effort to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel disruptions on campus received an unexpected endorsement.—
Jimmy Quinn,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Clark pushed his players hard with VO2 max tests and two-mile runs, among other conditioning drills.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Landeskog’s conditioning debut with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles on Friday, the man wasted no time getting in everybody’s hair.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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Other works expressed deep concern for his country.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their work spans both natural and built environments, and is committed to the discovery of new material and social possibilities.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Experts say water exercise is a great, joint-friendly option that people are more likely to stick with.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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