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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Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 28 May 2025
This period is perfect for handling routine or administrative tasks that require less mental exertion, like replying to emails, arranging meetings, or updating documents.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Multi-camera systems surround the treadmills and stationary cycles where athletes wear masks to measure their breathing during exertion.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
The goal of wearing recovery sandals is to reduce the stress and impact on your feet, decrease energy exertion, lower inflammation and pain, and increase support, Spector says.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 28 May 2025
This period is perfect for handling routine or administrative tasks that require less mental exertion, like replying to emails, arranging meetings, or updating documents.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Multi-camera systems surround the treadmills and stationary cycles where athletes wear masks to measure their breathing during exertion.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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