Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exert
The call centers not only facilitate scams but also serve as a means for the cartel to exert control over local populations through intimidation and violence.
—
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Musk is already exerting considerable influence, helping vet administration employees and helping tank a major Congressional budget deal by persuading President Trump to come out against it.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The bottom line: How the battle over fluoride plays out could be a litmus test of how much influence a Trump White House can exert on local city halls.
—Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exert 
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Musk is already exerting considerable influence, helping vet administration employees and helping tank a major Congressional budget deal by persuading President Trump to come out against it.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The bottom line: How the battle over fluoride plays out could be a litmus test of how much influence a Trump White House can exert on local city halls.
—Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
Verb
-
Firefly Bulk Create is powered by Adobe Firefly Services, a set of APIs for generative AI tasks such as resizing assets, or swapping backgrounds, and applying the changes to thousands of pieces of content with one action.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
-
It was created to soothe skin and enable users to apply other products for a more expansive routine.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
This is not the first time that Bad Bunny has used his platform to elevate political messaging.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
-
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster is nearing completion for the 2025 season, but center field could use an upgrade.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
These Black women wield substantial influence in shaping transformative technology within systems that, historically, would have excluded their intersecting identities.Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
-
Amid the medical turmoil, an unexpected figure has emerged—a civilian without an official government role is now set to wield unprecedented influence over the federal budget.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The chain, which has seven shops across the country, employs individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
-
The Fort Worth Police Department employs a Crisis Intervention Team whose mission is to de-escalate and resolve these situations peacefully.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near exert
Cite this Entry
“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share