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Recent Examples of exert
The devastating, almost sadistic hold Ruben exerts over the mostly masochistic Niall is gripping — but hard — to watch.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Just as Earth’s gravity pulls baseballs to the ground after they are thrown, all masses exert a gravitational force on other masses.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The meters use electrical conductivity or tensiometer tubes that measure the suction exerted by the soil on the water, which indicates the soil moisture available to plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Spending money on lobbying is one way to exert influence.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Just as Earth’s gravity pulls baseballs to the ground after they are thrown, all masses exert a gravitational force on other masses.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The meters use electrical conductivity or tensiometer tubes that measure the suction exerted by the soil on the water, which indicates the soil moisture available to plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Spending money on lobbying is one way to exert influence.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
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Conventional solutions often involve applying external pressure in the tens of megapascals or utilizing complex coating processes that increase manufacturing costs and reduce packaging efficiency.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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His church also applied financial pressure before the United Methodist Church conference struck down longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gray served in a variety of consequential positions over the years and wielded influence deftly to the benefit of the community, said Dick Batchelor, who represented Central Florida in the Legislature from 1974 to 1982 and regarded Gray as a sage confidant.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The structure follows an A to M biopic trajectory, tuning out just when Michael broke free from the evil clutches of his abusive, belt-wielding manager and dad Joseph – portrayed by Colman Domingo, going full tilt as a villain.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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And the one team that might have done the reaching, the Los Angeles Rams, happens to employ the best QB in the game, reigning MVP Matthew Stafford.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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While sherry casks are often used to mature single malt scotch, virgin American oak is much less frequently employed, especially compared to ex-bourbon barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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