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as in practiced
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 used
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in bothered
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 exercised
Stones exercised regularly and maintained a healthy weight.
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Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If exercised, Malone would have to buy all 250,000 shares at that price—a commitment valued at about $18 million.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The Navy exercised an option last year to add an additional destroyer to the contract.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the rise of algorithmic diplomacy also means a deeper transformation in how power is exercised.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Authority is exercised through a centralized hierarchy, and the priesthood is reserved for men.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
The Seahawks exercised the fifth-year option on Smith-Njigba’s rookie contract last week.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The document also highlights the role of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, describing him as a key power broker who exercised influence over military and intelligence structures involved in protecting drug shipments.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Taylor then reportedly exercised the opt-out in his deal.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If exercised, Malone would have to buy all 250,000 shares at that price—a commitment valued at about $18 million.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The Navy exercised an option last year to add an additional destroyer to the contract.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the rise of algorithmic diplomacy also means a deeper transformation in how power is exercised.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Authority is exercised through a centralized hierarchy, and the priesthood is reserved for men.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
The Seahawks exercised the fifth-year option on Smith-Njigba’s rookie contract last week.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The document also highlights the role of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, describing him as a key power broker who exercised influence over military and intelligence structures involved in protecting drug shipments.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Taylor then reportedly exercised the opt-out in his deal.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercised
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For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The federal government, controlled mostly by the Republican Party, increasingly exerted its power in the West and provided incentives for white settlers to migrate to the region.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the astronauts configured their cameras and practiced the observations scheduled for Monday’s flyby of the moon, when the capsule will pass about 4,000 miles from our ssatellite.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins practiced in front of a crowd with more than 150 recruits, alumni, and media members in attendance for the full practice session at Spaulding Field.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other birds won’t be bothered, but the crows will stay away for a long time.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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This season, the Royals have utilized Falter in a different role.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Investigators eventually utilized the same forensic genealogy pipeline to link the remains to Gregory Hugh Oliver, who had been reported missing to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 1983.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unsurpringly, this has alarmed some in the Pentagon who are now scrambling to find ways to increase production or find ways to replenish stock.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other social welfare programs have safety valves to protect weak, incapacitated or disabled clients from being exploited by people in power.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of their work ethic, intellect and creativity, capital has always exploited them but never been willing to partner with them.—
Jacob Walthour,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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