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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
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Recent Examples of exerts
At least until the physical world exerts itself on her show.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
One is a compass-like mechanism, whereby the Earth exerts a pull on magnetic particles in a bird’s upper beak that relays directional information via a large nerve in the cranium.
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ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.
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Ian MacKenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Like seawater, ice exerts pressure on the Earth’s crust, suppressing volcanic activity.
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Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Mechanism of action Cisplatin exerts its effects by interacting directly with DNA.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
The governor exerts much control over education priorities through the state budget.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Censure by the committee also exerts considerable moral pressure to resign.
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
One is a compass-like mechanism, whereby the Earth exerts a pull on magnetic particles in a bird’s upper beak that relays directional information via a large nerve in the cranium.
—
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.
—
Ian MacKenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Like seawater, ice exerts pressure on the Earth’s crust, suppressing volcanic activity.
—
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Mechanism of action Cisplatin exerts its effects by interacting directly with DNA.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
The governor exerts much control over education priorities through the state budget.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Censure by the committee also exerts considerable moral pressure to resign.
—
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerts
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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Cuban leaders including Raúl Castro — late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro’s brother, who still wields significant power — have sought to push forward more limited reforms of Cuba’s economy in the past, but efforts have run into bureaucratic hurdles.
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Cuban leaders like former President Raúl Castro – who still wields significant power on the island – have sought to push forward more limited reforms of Cuba’s economy in the past, but efforts have run into bureaucratic hurdles.
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“Exerts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerts. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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