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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 exerting
While delegation may be the superpower of some business leaders, Il Signor Armani was famous for exerting control over every detail large and small in the business.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His order included exerting federal control over the city's police department.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
The embassy in Mogadishu rejected Cruz’s claim that Beijing is exerting diplomatic and economic pressure on Somaliland in retaliation for its support of Taiwan.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations from foundations and corporations can be perceived as exerting influence over public health goals, stirring resentment.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling victim to an Allosaurus attack would probably end in a death by a thousand cuts, each delivered with low power, exerting low stress on the relatively fragile skull of the attacker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
In contrast, the latter improves profitability by exerting more control.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But Democrats generally aren't inclined to let the government shut down, and House Republicans — expected to leave town after the stopgap measure passes — are exerting pressure to avoid a shutdown.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His order included exerting federal control over the city's police department.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
The embassy in Mogadishu rejected Cruz’s claim that Beijing is exerting diplomatic and economic pressure on Somaliland in retaliation for its support of Taiwan.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations from foundations and corporations can be perceived as exerting influence over public health goals, stirring resentment.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling victim to an Allosaurus attack would probably end in a death by a thousand cuts, each delivered with low power, exerting low stress on the relatively fragile skull of the attacker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
In contrast, the latter improves profitability by exerting more control.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But Democrats generally aren't inclined to let the government shut down, and House Republicans — expected to leave town after the stopgap measure passes — are exerting pressure to avoid a shutdown.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerting
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Harvest Facial showcases Napa’s LIV + GRACE SKINCARE, using a soothing pumpkin enzyme mask to bring out autumn radiance.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency began wielding its ax at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this year, many believed this was done to weaken the agency's oversight over Tesla.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Refocusing On Long-Term Results As the marketing pendulum inevitably swings from domination by spreadsheet-wielding geeks to marketing by creative brand-builders, companies will realize that they have been overly focused on short-term results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Although the offer to buy was voluntary, such letters are usually the first step in exercising eminent domain, a power governments have to secure private land for public use, and which was deployed in building Coors Field.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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This could solve problems for people who don't like to wear fitness watches when exercising.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Exerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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