strenuous
adjective
stren·u·ous
ˈstren-yə-wəs 
2
: marked by or calling for energy or stamina : arduous
a strenuous hike
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Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals.
Today has been a very strenuous day.
The proposal has faced strenuous opposition.
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His daily commute to Trenton was especially strenuous, taking about an hour and a half each way.
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Gene Myers, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Avoid strenuous activities that place excessive stress on the injured muscle until the muscle is completely healed.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
This trail includes great views, a chance of seeing rare wildflowers and a lot of strenuous climbing.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
During that time, rest and avoid strenuous exercise (light exercise such as walking is good) and heavy lifting (anything over 10 pounds).
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Gene Myers, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Avoid strenuous activities that place excessive stress on the injured muscle until the muscle is completely healed.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
This trail includes great views, a chance of seeing rare wildflowers and a lot of strenuous climbing.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
During that time, rest and avoid strenuous exercise (light exercise such as walking is good) and heavy lifting (anything over 10 pounds).
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Strenuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strenuous. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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strenuous
adjective
stren·u·ous
ˈstren-yə-wəs
2
: showing or requiring great energy
strenuous tasks
strenuously
adverb
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