exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən 
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially
: a laborious or perceptible effort
Examples of exertion in a Sentence
He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
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As McKinsey’s work on peak performance has shown, elite leaders and athletes alike don’t excel by doing more, but by optimizing their efforts in cycles of exertion and recovery.
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Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
All in all, points have gotten longer and require more physical exertion.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
On stage, demanding dance roles are followed by a graceful exit behind a curtain, but at rehearsals, chests are heaving from exertion and faces are slick with sweat.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The ground was rough and my legs were shaking from the exertion in the saddle.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
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Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
All in all, points have gotten longer and require more physical exertion.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
On stage, demanding dance roles are followed by a graceful exit behind a curtain, but at rehearsals, chests are heaving from exertion and faces are slick with sweat.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The ground was rough and my legs were shaking from the exertion in the saddle.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exertion
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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