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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
Go ahead and take a rest from the mental exertion, thanks.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Pursed lip breathing is particularly helpful during times of exertion or recovery.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet the stresses of Series games are sui generis, sometimes requiring extraordinary exertions.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
The avid basketball fan continued, comparing current players’ lack of physical exertion with that of greats from past eras.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Pursed lip breathing is particularly helpful during times of exertion or recovery.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet the stresses of Series games are sui generis, sometimes requiring extraordinary exertions.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
The avid basketball fan continued, comparing current players’ lack of physical exertion with that of greats from past eras.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exertion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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General tariffs on foreign goods and materials as well as mass deportations could result in higher construction costs and slower home-building activity.Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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In Madigan’s case, U.S. District John Robert Blakey has repeatedly shot down defense efforts to throw out or curtail the AT&T part of the case, which is just one charge in a 23-count indictment against the former speaker.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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Paramount Global has reached a new contract deal with DeDe Lea to run its government relations efforts.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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To ensure your cuticles stay moisturized, Dr. Conroy recommends sticking to cuticle treatment formulations that contain conditioning ingredients.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The $14 million in extreme heat aid will support senior community centers with adequate and efficient air conditioning.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The division, which enforces voting rights laws, investigates police departments and brings charges for violations of people’s civil rights, is spending the final days of the Biden administration finishing as much work as possible on cases involving patterns or practices of police misconduct.Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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His father was an employee at the Ford Motor Company and was required to travel frequently for work.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Superman is a bodyweight exercise that really fires up your posterior chain—a.k.a.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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