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as in practice
something done over and over in order to develop skill a young piano student dutifully going through the standard finger exercises

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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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verb

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as in to exert
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state

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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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Recent Examples of exercise
Noun
The research shows that even brief mindfulness exercises can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve cognitive function under pressure. Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 After the end of the exercise on Sunday, the American bomber turned around and went back home. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
One day before his killing, Snipes had exercised his constitutional right to vote in the Georgia Democratic Primary, becoming the only Black man to participate in the election in Taylor County. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 When anovulation is linked to being underweight or exercising vigorously, gaining weight may help. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exercise 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercise
Noun
  • Finding ways to hunt these can be difficult, but don’t overlook potential activity in such areas.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Brown is courting ticket-splitters at a time when the practice is increasingly rare.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In one case, however, Carr wants to see the FCC exercise far more power over tech companies: the content moderation practices of social platforms.
    Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The company had outstanding borrowings of $500,000 on its line of credit as of September 30, 2024, with an additional $750,000 available for use.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Francie’s and Janet’s cabins are also open for summer use from July to September.
    Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Dr Lyn Goldsworthy, from the University of Tasmania and a long-time observer at CCAMLR meetings, told The Guardian that China was seeking to exert its influence in the region for geopolitical reasons, with an eye on future exploitation.
    The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, Congress had already exerted its authority in the Electoral Count Act in 1887, which institutionalized standards to reduce the extent of reliance on democratic norms.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • This also applies to any Amazon EC2 instance that's been backed up.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Never bothered to call, to write, to send the odd telegram.
    EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Pursed lip breathing is particularly helpful during times of exertion or recovery.
    Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Yet the stresses of Series games are sui generis, sometimes requiring extraordinary exertions.
    Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The legal changes to how Filippone, an agent with the Corcoran Group, and his peers would be allowed to do their jobs would mean more meetings, training, and paperwork.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company plans to focus on AI consulting, GPU infrastructure, software services, and education and training as part of its business strategy.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercise. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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