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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
In the news release, Franklin advised people to push or sweep snow rather than lifting and throwing it because that involves less exertion.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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On Sunday, Katz said the agency, which Israel accuses of supporting militant groups, had been told to halt activity in the camps.—
Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Motion Zones can be customized to send real-time notifications based on activity in specific areas.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The period from July, 1957, to December, 1958, was designated the International Geophysical Year, a global scientific effort to understand the Earth and its environment.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk's Tesla has become a rallying point for protestors outraged with how the world's richest man has insinuated himself into President Trump's administration and led efforts to slash government agencies.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wolfe upgrades Carrier to outperform from peer perform Wolfe upgraded the air conditioning and heating company after a meeting with company management.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tate at the time claimed his son fell off the toilet days earlier and hit his head on the air conditioning unit, leaving him with visible injuries.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The time to act is now—because the companies that prioritize mental well-being today will lead the future of work tomorrow.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Marshall product, who led the FBS with 17 sacks, can put his head down, go to work and fit in nicely on a small-market team with plenty to prove.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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This exercise forces you to distill your vision down to its core essence.—
Courtne Marland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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