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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
Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
The Air Force first publicly demonstrated Quicksink in 2022 from an F-15E Strike Eagle, followed by sinking exercises during the Rim of the Pacific 2024 drills on two decommissioned amphibious ships.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Try to eat a serving of fruit in the morning before heading to work or exercising, so your body can use the carbs as fuel.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That could mean doing a brief power walk at lunch or filling little bouts of downtime with an isometric exercise that’s easy to do in an office or home setting.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
The Air Force first publicly demonstrated Quicksink in 2022 from an F-15E Strike Eagle, followed by sinking exercises during the Rim of the Pacific 2024 drills on two decommissioned amphibious ships.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Drinking beet juice before exercising can improve endurance and muscle recovery.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Try to eat a serving of fruit in the morning before heading to work or exercising, so your body can use the carbs as fuel.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
Noun
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Leaf-peeping and other fun fall activities With the change of seasons and fall foliage reappearing, many people enjoy scenic train rides, photography, and leaf-peeping, or going out to see the fall colors.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers should probably promote practice-squad linebacker Krys Barnes in the coming weeks as insurance for Trevin Wallace, who was a major liability in Week 1 after a really strong summer.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Facial redness reduced by 14% with one application, and 52% after 12 weeks of daily use.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Gladney, 26, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for personal use of a firearm in the shooting death of 25-year-old Vinson Bragg, as well as a charge of threatening to kill another half-brother who lived in the family home.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The creature that possessed the unfortunate Ensign Gamble finds a way back from its permanent transporter buffer exile, and is able to exert a malign influence on a whole new generation of followers.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These videos have reignited calls for tech giants to exert more control over how content appears on their platforms as some companies have scaled back their moderation efforts.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With this certification program, employees can take short learning breaks and access ready-to-apply AI content on demand, instantly increasing their AI acumen.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The other end of the spectrum are breaks that happen when a single application of force is applied to the bone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The women were too busy cooking, crafting, and caring for the family to bother with the stone tools used by men in hunting and building.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Colby Rex O'Neill/AFP via Getty Images Young children and older adults were recommended to avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Regular training, auditing, and policy reviews must be in place to minimize risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Harvard itself earlier this year announced a Careers in Construction program of training and apprenticeships in the Boston area.—
Liam Knox,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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