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as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state
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as in practicing
to do over and over so as to become skilled
the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing
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as in using
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in bothering
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised
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Recent Examples of exercising
Along with consuming plenty of vitamin C through your diet, other tips for supporting immune function include getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and managing stress.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s more, firefighters typically work 24-hour shifts and live with their crew at the station, cooking, eating, sleeping and exercising together.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Doctors said that behavior can increase exposure, especially during periods of heavy activity such as running or exercising.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Even exercising aboard the ISS could be dangerous if someone’s grip were to slip.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
You’d be surprised how many students hold their breath while exercising.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But menopause and bone health experts say women can prepare for that phase of life years in advance, by making healthy lifestyle choices, exercising and eating calcium-rich foods to help keep their bones strong.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
How governments avoid hyperinflation Most countries avoid hyperinflation by exercising consistent monetary and fiscal discipline.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s more, firefighters typically work 24-hour shifts and live with their crew at the station, cooking, eating, sleeping and exercising together.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Doctors said that behavior can increase exposure, especially during periods of heavy activity such as running or exercising.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Even exercising aboard the ISS could be dangerous if someone’s grip were to slip.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
You’d be surprised how many students hold their breath while exercising.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But menopause and bone health experts say women can prepare for that phase of life years in advance, by making healthy lifestyle choices, exercising and eating calcium-rich foods to help keep their bones strong.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
How governments avoid hyperinflation Most countries avoid hyperinflation by exercising consistent monetary and fiscal discipline.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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The researchers found that months after returning to Earth from space, astronauts had trouble exerting the correct amount of force to properly grip an object.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Completing an easy, accomplishable responsibility lets workers still feel productive without exerting too much mental effort.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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His license was suspended due to a failure to pay an annual fee, which is required of every practicing lawyer in the state.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a way, Tim Cook's superpower was always taking the innovation in Cupertino and orchestrating the external forces to bring it to life, through perfecting the supply chain and designing supplier relationships as chief operating officer, and eventually practicing international diplomacy as CEO.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sadie Benning and Michael Almereyda have found ghostly, evocative textures using Pixelvision, a Fisher-Price toy camera from the late 1980s.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Redick worked with James’ trainer Mike Mancias to ensure his 41-year-old star’s durability in the final aughts of the game – the four-time NBA MVP eventually playing a team-high 45 minutes while using any opportunity to sink to the floor for a breather.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yusei Kikuchi said throwing fastballs was bothering him again, so the Los Angeles Angels pitcher left Wednesday's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox after two innings with left shoulder tightness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Please order Keegan to make a pre-bathroom coffee for both of us for one week and then stop bothering me about it.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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The review process is expected to take 18 months and is part of a two-step process, which also includes applying for an operating license.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Girod noted that by applying for relief, Guerra Sandoval was giving the government all her personal information — even fingerprints.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to utilizing his singing background and going through extensive training to sing as Michael, Jaafar's voice was also blended in with Michael's voice in some scenarios.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The curators supply a historical backdrop, therefore, but discreetly, and without distracting us from Wright’s poetic originality.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Living Room also extends outdoors to the rooftop Terrazzo Bar with views that are almost too distracting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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By the time Cale Makar picked up the puck on the offensive line, exploiting Taylor Ward in a mismatched one-on-one before sniping short side past Anton Forsberg, the impending sweep was clear.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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