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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
Functional capacity, a predictor of heart health, is your ability to perform daily tasks that require physical exertion, such as walking up stairs or carrying groceries.
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Beyond the physical exertion, the work takes a toll.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
But what’s required for real progress on that front is a social movement and an exertion of political will.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Beyond the physical exertion, the work takes a toll.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
But what’s required for real progress on that front is a social movement and an exertion of political will.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sneakers have a stretchy mesh upper material that provides airflow during activity and minimizes friction, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Average household temperatures are perfect, but try to keep them away from drafty air conditioning vents, if possible, as these can chill them.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Regular trims and conditioning treatment masks will help keep the hair in tip-top shape.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tsvyk later reported to the police that thousands of dollars, her purse, clothes, passport and work visa were missing, and that’s when the New York Police Department got involved.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Jensen’s mother, Jean Jensen, is an acclaimed painter whose work has been exhibited around the Plains and Midwest and had works selected to be displayed at a US embassy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Different exercises train different brain skills, but resistance training may be one of the best ways to protect your overall brain health.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kettlebell Squat Squats are another energy-demanding exercise that primarily targets your major leg muscles like your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, while also engaging your core for stability.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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