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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
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
The two countries jointly operate several military bases across the Philippines and regularly conduct naval and air exercises to improve interoperability.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Card Makers, exercise to DVD and sheephead; 1 p.m. pinochle and bingo
Wednesday, May 1: 9:15 a.m.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Sales of its connected fitness products are still falling, and exercise buffs are back in the gym and no longer see as much use for at-home equipment.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
The two countries jointly operate several military bases across the Philippines and regularly conduct naval and air exercises to improve interoperability.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Berberine may delay blood clotting, so exercise caution when taking it with blood thinners (anticoagulants).15
Taking berberine long-term: Berberine’s safety has been evaluated in doses of up to 1.5 grams daily for six months.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Card Makers, exercise to DVD and sheephead; 1 p.m. pinochle and bingo
Wednesday, May 1: 9:15 a.m.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
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Lakeside Circle signed a letter of intent with a potential tenant, which operated a go-kart and mini-bike facility, which also offered axe-throwing, virtual reality games and other activities.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Vought’s order puts on indefinite hold all the CFPB’s enforcement and investigative activities.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Akashi’s work is unlike anything else: a multidisciplinary practice that ranges between glassblowing, casting, candle-making and stone carving, plus her signature hand motif that is usually cast in bronze or crystal.—
The Editors,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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That coach was one of a number of coaches and players who had noticed the forceful way in which Vukov would talk to Rybakina during practices and matches.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Park District officials want to make changes on the pool that originally went into use about ten years ago.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Make use of the giant black box on the wall—your TV.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But in Schmitt’s hands, what could have been a straightforward takedown of conservative philanthropic activism is instead a personal meditation on control and the ways that institutions and systems exert control over our beliefs, lives and bodies.—
Shannon L. Bowen,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Post-wildfire landslides can exert great loads on objects in their paths, strip vegetation, block drainage ways, damage structures and endanger human life, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Burkhardt explained the companies will assess the reception of Canada Goose’s debut eyewear collection and take those learnings to apply to future launches.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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The president did not offer further details on whether the 25% tariff would be applied across the board to all countries or whether cars manufactured in Mexico and Canada under a free trade agreement Trump signed during his first term would be spared.—
John Liu and Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The devil will persist in bothering Martin Luther until the bald-headed monk dispatches him by hurling a bottle of ink.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Imagine if the press covered all of that without bothering to even question it.—
Jeremy Gruber,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the disease worsens, cardinal symptoms include cough with or without phlegm and breathlessness, especially with exertion.—
Soma Mandal,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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Some levels of pain or discomfort, such as those created by the exertion of hard physical exercise, can have positive associations.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Nashville staff hosted 13 juniors and seniors from universities throughout the state on Jan. 9-11 for training in beat coverage, reporting techniques, visual journalism and digital production.—
Cassandra Stephenson,
The Tennessean,
12 Feb. 2025
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Another vital part of obedience training for young dogs is impulse control—learning to sit, and waiting patiently for a meal, treat or playtime.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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