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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
The two teams got through the day without serious injury, but athletic exertion in extreme heat can be dangerous—even deadly.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
In scene after scene, Shula doesn’t say much, but there is, in practically every frame, an unmistakable anxiety in her composure, as if her mere appearance of calm required a major exertion of will.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Beet juice’s effect on nitrous oxide and oxygen delivery to muscles reduces fatigue caused by physical exertion (exercise).32
Some research suggests supplementing with beet juice decreases the rate of oxygen the body uses during exercise (VO2).
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
This jives with the ballerina’s belief that her art form is about mindset as much as physical exertion.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
In scene after scene, Shula doesn’t say much, but there is, in practically every frame, an unmistakable anxiety in her composure, as if her mere appearance of calm required a major exertion of will.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Beet juice’s effect on nitrous oxide and oxygen delivery to muscles reduces fatigue caused by physical exertion (exercise).32
Some research suggests supplementing with beet juice decreases the rate of oxygen the body uses during exercise (VO2).
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
This jives with the ballerina’s belief that her art form is about mindset as much as physical exertion.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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By freeing up resources, sales teams can concentrate on activities that truly impact growth.—
Bill Geary,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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On average, Sacramento residents spend 5.68 hours per day doing sports and leisure activities, WalletHub said, above the national average of five hours per day.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As Maine continues to see more shark detections in its waters, studies like this will be crucial in ensuring that shark conservation efforts continue while also keeping human safety a priority.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Emergency declared South Carolina In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Saturday as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started the previous day in an area within the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There were conditioning drills leading up to spring tackle drills.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Next, is the additional energy load on the grid from air conditioning.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even in today’s fluid work environment, taking on the role of the new boss has profound implications.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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James, a police detective, has disappeared after some strange doings at work, leaving behind a mysterious letter with covert messages that John helps decode.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My friends in the French Air Force tell me (by Signal obviously) that last Tuesday’s ‘Poker 2025’ nuclear attack exercise went off well.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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When passenger train service ended in 1967, town officials set up offices in the station before converting it into a senior community center with a kitchen where elderly residents prepare meals, play cards, dance, and exercise.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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