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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
Victims were drugged with sedatives such as Xanax and GHB, according to charging papers, and required IV fluids to recover from the extreme physical exertion and drug use involved in the freak offs, according to charging papers.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Passive rest means complete time off from training, avoiding exertion and limiting screen time while putting an emphasis on ways to relax.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Ozone Action Alert is when the AQI is Code Red, which signals that prolonged outdoor exertion is unhealthy for everyone.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
The forecasts don't trigger automatic alerts, but federal air quality guidance suggests that sensitive populations should reduce outdoor exertion and stay indoors if air quality reaches the orange category.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Passive rest means complete time off from training, avoiding exertion and limiting screen time while putting an emphasis on ways to relax.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Ozone Action Alert is when the AQI is Code Red, which signals that prolonged outdoor exertion is unhealthy for everyone.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
The forecasts don't trigger automatic alerts, but federal air quality guidance suggests that sensitive populations should reduce outdoor exertion and stay indoors if air quality reaches the orange category.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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Pros Affordable rates Coverage can be extended mid-trip Covers 200+ adventure activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping Cons Lower trip cancellation limits than other companies CFAR add-on must be bought within seven days of booking Only issues policies to travelers 69 and younger.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The blaze was 5% contained as of 8:45 p.m. with the majority of activity coming from the eastern flank, according to Cal Fire.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Those short-term staff make up the highest proportion of FEMA employees, about 40%, and are a pillar of the agency's on-the-ground response efforts.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Heat risk: Post-storm deaths can be driven by the combination of hot weather and lack of air conditioning, especially for the elderly.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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This offseason, the 49ers promoted Dustin Perry to vice president of player health and performance, after previously leading their strength and conditioning program since 2019.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Then, a year later, came the moves up the coaching ladder with the Heat that included G League work with the Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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He is noted for exceptional design work on notable homes in the area.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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