1
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
All in all, points have gotten longer and require more physical exertion.
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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
The two teams got through the day without serious injury, but athletic exertion in extreme heat can be dangerous—even deadly.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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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
The two teams got through the day without serious injury, but athletic exertion in extreme heat can be dangerous—even deadly.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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However, men beat women in just one metric: physical activity.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s festivities featured a mix of activities celebrating the A’s past, while also looking toward the future.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The designation brought significant support: $103,000 in advertising, $33,000 in polling, and direct contributions from joint fundraising efforts.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Communities should be active participants in this public health effort, not merely passive recipients.—
Dr. Josh Green,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hayes said that mindset will apply to everything from recovery methods to strength and conditioning and even tactical information.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The technician will follow up with a conditioning treatment before being brushed out.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the equivalent of four days of work, the stadium was ready for the new tenant.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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On the topic of remote work, Newsom also gave another reason for his decision: Technology and social media have made individuals more isolated from each other.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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This whole exercise of proving the absence of antisemitism as a prerequisite to criticizing Israeli government policy is absurd.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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