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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
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Incorporating these exercises into a gym routine is also a great way to prevent muscle loss, according to Mosca.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Those most at risk include young children, the elderly, outdoor workers, those exercising outdoors, people without access to cooling or hydration, and those unacclimated to the heat, such as newcomers to Texas and its extreme climate.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Her programme consisted of single-leg stability exercises, jumps and landings, as well as reactive drills to prepare her for the next big step — running.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Incorporating these exercises into a gym routine is also a great way to prevent muscle loss, according to Mosca.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
Champagne shipments remain relatively stable, but the industry is still exercising caution.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Those most at risk include young children, the elderly, outdoor workers, those exercising outdoors, people without access to cooling or hydration, and those unacclimated to the heat, such as newcomers to Texas and its extreme climate.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
Noun
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Coastal areas of Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington state are waking up to tsunami alerts and growing activity, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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What To Know Philippine and Indian naval forces will carry out a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone from August 4 to 8, New Delhi Television Ltd. reported over the weekend, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The team ended practice while medical officials were administering to Matos, who was on the field and surrounded by teammates for more than 10 minutes before being airlifted to a hospital.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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Companies that master the hybrid approach while maintaining transparent practices may emerge as the next generation of industry leaders.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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That bed, paired with her Disney Princess TV, gets the most use.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Given that Republicans enjoy a 88-62 advantage in the House and a 19-11 majority in the Senate, which includes one vacancy, Republicans will likely exert their will in both chambers, said Cal Jillson, a 30-year political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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What To Know Zandi, who has this year sounded several alarms about the health and trajectory of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump, said his concerns were raised by persistently high mortgage rates, which had exerted pressure on several aspects of the housing market.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Simone Talma Flowers, executive director of Interfaith Action of Central Texas, said this includes applying for grants and looking to move staff members to other programs.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Verb
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Take a break: Avoid strenuous activities to minimize physical exertion during the hottest parts of the day.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children were advised to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The Cleveland Browns are just five days away from the start of training camp, and ultimately closer to an answer about who their starting quarterback will be in 2025.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Powered by a $70M partnership with NVIDIA, the university created the AI Across the Curriculum initiative, training faculty and launching interdisciplinary AI degree tracks.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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