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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
the doctor ordered plenty of fresh air and exercise
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the observation that the best exercise for losing weight is the exercise of one's ability to say no to food
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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing
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as in to use
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised
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Recent Examples of exercise
Molly Peck, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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
Sarah Bradley, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways Unhealthy evening habits, such as eating heavy meals, consuming sweets, or exercising late in the day, can disrupt metabolism and hinder weight loss.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This exercise forced teams to acknowledge and address long-standing issues without immediate rebuttals.
—Molly Peck, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
These approaches include exercising regularly, eating a balanced and nutritious diet, and not smoking or drinking alcohol.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways Unhealthy evening habits, such as eating heavy meals, consuming sweets, or exercising late in the day, can disrupt metabolism and hinder weight loss.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
Noun
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This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Phishing scams often trick victims into revealing sensitive information through fake emails or websites, while data breaches expose vast amounts of personal data that criminals can exploit for fraudulent activities.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tariffs are taxes on imports and are intended to reduce the practice.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Allan suggests the distribution of obsidian at these sites may be related to communal bison hunting practices, but additional research is needed.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Versatility Car seat toys that get the most use are ones children can use in multiple ways and for a long time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Included in the resort fee are use of beach chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, bicycles, and fishing equipment (including bait).—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Education is another sector where government funding exerts significant influence, as the Trump Administration is now demonstrating.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Upon his release from the hospital, the pope was told to rest for at least two months, not to exert himself and to avoid meeting with crowds of people.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The fashion house’s artisans began experimenting with the material—which is extremely lightweight, strong, and pliable—and eventually created handles out of them by gently bending the stalks with fire and then applying many coats of lacquer.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Avoid any physical exertion, including indoors, officials said.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To meet the growing demand for nurses, Pennsylvania hospitals are partnering with colleges and universities to expand clinical training capacity, streamline pathways into nursing and develop innovative education models such as hybrid and accelerated programs.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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His drive inspired the club to start its academy program, to open a world-class training facility.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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