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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
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
The last five years of a pandemic, inflation, supply chain turmoil and widespread conflicts impacting key global suppliers and trade routes have been valuable exercises in training and preparation for whatever comes next.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Midwest Environmental Advocates provides legal support for citizens who exercise their rights to protect natural resources, according to its website.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
The last five years of a pandemic, inflation, supply chain turmoil and widespread conflicts impacting key global suppliers and trade routes have been valuable exercises in training and preparation for whatever comes next.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
There is still a lot that will come in Mangione’s case, but regardless, any movie or TV show about it would need to exercise a lot of hindsight.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Midwest Environmental Advocates provides legal support for citizens who exercise their rights to protect natural resources, according to its website.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The platform is also more likely to grant higher spending limits to users with more network activity.Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Weeks after a series of disruptive neo-Nazi demonstrations in downtown Nashville, members of the Metro Nashville Council debated a slate of proposals aimed at curbing such activity in the future, while seeking to balance free speech rights.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed a bill that prohibited the use of TikTok on government devices.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nutrition Comparison Margarine and butter have similar uses but are made up of different ingredients.Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Build Trust Through Small Actions Mentorship thrives on three things: knowing, liking, and trusting someone.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The statewide motor vehicle surtax of 0.03% has been collected since 2003, and applies to all retail sales, leases and transfers of motor vehicles and is used to finance transportation improvements.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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With so much competition, why would China even bother pouring money and effort into such megaconstellations?Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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That material is then applied judiciously so the top and bottom function well together, with pit zips that offer access to secure internal pockets configured for backcountry gear storage—reinforcing the focus on performance under heavy exertion.Outside Online, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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The filming and the editing of the scene, for all its relative simplicity, conveys, above all, cinematographic effort—not physical exertion but aesthetic resolve.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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