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Recent Examples of exertion Mishima’s physical exertions were in line with much that went on in the Japanese avant-garde during the sixties. Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 Your body could benefit from rest days if your habit is exercise-related, but if your new habit doesn't require physical exertion, don't stop for the first 90 days. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025 By Sean Gregory | Photographs by Cass Bird for TIME December 10, 2024 9:04 AM EST Few jobs require less physical exertion than rebounding for Caitlin Clark. Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024 The responding person doesn’t need to engage in much mental exertion in such instances. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exertion 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
  • But being the first American to beat one seasonal activity on one class would not exactly be the same level of achievement.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • In the past, players could treat recovery as a voluntary activity, sought out on their own.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.
    Brandon Miller, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The major charity effort hits close to home for Sting.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Dale Torborg was a roving White Sox strength and conditioning coordinator from 2004-22.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Velazquez was twice named one of the Buckeyes’ dudes of the week during offseason strength and conditioning programs.
    Matt Baker, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At the Langs’ home, a small work shed in the back yard was the lone surviving structure.
    Oren Peleg, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Pressure from new year’s resolutions, high stress, low productivity during winter, plus waiting for your next payday and needing to appear energized at work all culminate in building up Blue Monday’s bold claim.
    Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
  • To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025

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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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