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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 alarmed
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
The president recently exercised that power to to his son, Hunter, despite previously pledging not to do so.
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Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The times that Taylor Swift has gotten litigious in her career, it has most frequently been exercised against other powerful entities rather than fans, musicologist Harper says.
—Kari McMahon, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Hegemony – whether in Washington, or Brussels, or the boardrooms of Silicon Valley – is exercised as authority.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Amid South Korea's recent decision to declare martial law in response to escalating tensions, many Americans are questioning how frequently and under what circumstances such powers have been exercised in the United States.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Moreover, extensive use of technology could be detrimental to human operators’ skills and knowledge, which might atrophy if not regularly exercised.
—Vikram Barhat, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
This prediction also includes the hurler getting an opt-out clause that could be exercised following the 2025 season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
However, the Giants ultimately landed his services with a two-year, $62-million deal that included an opt-out this winter, which Snell exercised.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
At the meeting, stockholders holding 1,232,999 shares exercised their right to redeem such shares for a pro rata portion of the funds in the Trust Account.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The times that Taylor Swift has gotten litigious in her career, it has most frequently been exercised against other powerful entities rather than fans, musicologist Harper says.
—Kari McMahon, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Hegemony – whether in Washington, or Brussels, or the boardrooms of Silicon Valley – is exercised as authority.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Amid South Korea's recent decision to declare martial law in response to escalating tensions, many Americans are questioning how frequently and under what circumstances such powers have been exercised in the United States.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Moreover, extensive use of technology could be detrimental to human operators’ skills and knowledge, which might atrophy if not regularly exercised.
—Vikram Barhat, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
This prediction also includes the hurler getting an opt-out clause that could be exercised following the 2025 season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
However, the Giants ultimately landed his services with a two-year, $62-million deal that included an opt-out this winter, which Snell exercised.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
At the meeting, stockholders holding 1,232,999 shares exercised their right to redeem such shares for a pro rata portion of the funds in the Trust Account.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercised
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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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The wife of Sheldon Adelson, Israel Hayom's late American financier, also alleges that Sara exerted pressure on her to provide gifts and favorable media coverage.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The shooter appears to have perhaps only practiced such a killing before, rather than being an experienced assassin, O’Toole said.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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It was built above the burial site of the bishop, who practiced in the region.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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The drone was used initially to communicate with the child.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who has filled out their tax return applied for a driver’s license, or booked a doctor’s appointment knows how frustratingly antiquated government services can feel.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your body feels the cue for how the space is intended to be utilized.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How was the space utilized—for collaboration or independent work?Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, they were treated as mental health patients, and no one bothered to inquire about their reasons.Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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Couldn’t be bothered, couldn’t be hassled with anything.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In April 2003, Tang is said to have also exploited his position at the People's Bank of China to appropriate public property valued at roughly 3 million yuan (about $427,000).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While many said they were disturbed by the brutal shooting, others reacted with indifference, or in some cases schadenfreude.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The publication disturbed some Jewish students, according to the Post.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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