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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
There are quite a few records across Halsey‘s debut album, Badlands, that require an exhaustive exertion of energy when coming alive on stage.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
He’s been sedated for the most part since the crash, to prevent any additional physical exertion or agitation that could worsen his injuries.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
During the quarter-century of Stalin’s rule, through extraordinary exertion and sacrifice, the Soviet people had built the world’s first socialist system, whose vitality was conclusively demonstrated in the minds of many contemporaries by its emphatic victory over Nazi Germany.
—Benjamin Nathans
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
These jobs require dexterity, quick decision-making and physical exertion — areas where robotics still face barriers of cost, trust and reliability.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
He’s been sedated for the most part since the crash, to prevent any additional physical exertion or agitation that could worsen his injuries.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
During the quarter-century of Stalin’s rule, through extraordinary exertion and sacrifice, the Soviet people had built the world’s first socialist system, whose vitality was conclusively demonstrated in the minds of many contemporaries by its emphatic victory over Nazi Germany.
—Benjamin Nathans
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
These jobs require dexterity, quick decision-making and physical exertion — areas where robotics still face barriers of cost, trust and reliability.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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With a swath of apps taking betting from the casino to one’s pocket, the industry has captured the interest of Gen Z, who saw a 7% year-over-year increase in online sports betting activity as of 2025’s second quarter, TransUnion found in a report released last month.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What To Know According to the Associated Press (AP), the vote enables the county Board of Supervisors to approve rent relief efforts to tenants who cannot afford to pay their monthly costs of living due to the immigration crackdowns.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Doug McMillon, the company’s president and CEO, said the latest partnership with OpenAI is merely a powerful extension of the company’s own AI efforts and plans.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The air conditioning system is outdated and the reflecting pool leaks into the underground parking garage.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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This training camp, with a new strength and conditioning staff, the Sabres talked about how demanding practice was and how a long list of players reported to camp in great shape.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The researchers noted that torsional loading is not as strongly associated with injury risk as vertical loading, but future work may explore whether improved stroller design or posture cues could mitigate those twisting forces.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The San Jose region’s faster bounce-back may be attributable in part to an easier commute to work than in San Francisco and the East Bay, and tech campuses with free parking, making in-office work more appealing, the Bay Area Council’s Saisz said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Compared with many other smartwatches, the battery life is significantly better, lasting nearly six days on a single charge while tracking important health metrics and exercise, such as step count, heart rate, sleep score, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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