overexerts

verb

present tense third-person singular of overexert
as in exerts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexerts
  1. exerts
  2. exercises
  3. tries
  4. essays
  5. puts out
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  • The killing of Manzo triggered massive street protests in Uruapan and dramatized how organized crime exerts widespread control in much of Mexico.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Such power, should Washington choose to use, exerts incredible leverage on the AI ecosystem.
    — Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of exerts
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  • In other words, someone who exercises regularly but also spends many hours each day watching television still has additional risks for worse cognitive health because of their passive sedentary behavior.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The European Union exercises great influence in fields such as data protection, competition, and food safety.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exercises
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  • From there, the episode’s mommy-issues plot thickens as the real Alicent does show up at Harrenhal and Alys tries (and fails) to convince Aemond his mother is not there to help him.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The whole thing reminded me so much of Willow, when Kael’s forces arrive at Tir Asleen and Madmartigan tries to act tough and intimidating despite being badly outnumbered.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of tries
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  • In the film, Bajpayee plays the police officer while Jim Sarbh essays the role of the killer who goes by the fictional name Carl Bhojraj.
    — Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of essays
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  • Signs pothos needs pruning include the vines are too long, the plant puts out fewer leaves, or the leaves are turning yellow.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The National Weather Service puts out warnings and watches for intense forecasts.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of puts out
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