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as in exerting
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 practicing
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 using
to put into action or service
commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency
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as in bothering
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 exercising
That means that 2025 could present opportunities for taxpayers who can control the timing of ordinary income (such as exercising incentive stock options) or certain deductions.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Audible's format allows listeners to engage with these transformative ideas while commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Workshops, such as one hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, emphasize strategies such as designating caretakers for children, recognizing the necessity of a judicial warrant and exercising the right to remain silent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness practices.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Disney filed a First Amendment lawsuit the following year, arguing that DeSantis and state Republicans had waged a concerted campaign to punish Disney for exercising its speech rights to criticize Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
But perhaps worst of all, Amazon has attempted to block my co-workers and I from exercising our rights.
—Rubie Mosqueda, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
What are some habits that everyone should adopt, such as getting good sleep, eating well and exercising regularly?
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
However, exercising can be challenging.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Audible's format allows listeners to engage with these transformative ideas while commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Workshops, such as one hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, emphasize strategies such as designating caretakers for children, recognizing the necessity of a judicial warrant and exercising the right to remain silent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness practices.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Disney filed a First Amendment lawsuit the following year, arguing that DeSantis and state Republicans had waged a concerted campaign to punish Disney for exercising its speech rights to criticize Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
But perhaps worst of all, Amazon has attempted to block my co-workers and I from exercising our rights.
—Rubie Mosqueda, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
What are some habits that everyone should adopt, such as getting good sleep, eating well and exercising regularly?
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
However, exercising can be challenging.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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Chinese automakers are exerting extraordinary pressure on their competitors in the EV space.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Will such laws potentially hamper AI advancement and place our country at a disadvantage over others (see my analysis of AI advances as a form of exerting national political power on the world stage, at the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Just ask the mother-daughter duo, who have a whole song about practicing patience and keeping in mind what Christmas means to their family — underneath the dazzle of holiday season gifts and treats.Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, that doesn’t cure Guillermo’s melancholy, and the other vamps theorize about why this is bothering Guillermo so much.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Davey Winder Unit 42 managed to create an algorithm using LLMs themselves to rewrite malicious JavaScript code, continually applying a number of rewriting steps to fool static analysis models.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That's the deadline for filing your federal income tax return—or applying for an automatic extension—to be considered timely.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing customer data, such as browsing and purchase history, gaming marketplaces will be able to deliver personalized recommendations that resonate with customers while driving purchases.Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yet another highly sought after PR guru, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the sensational nature of the complaint is distracting from an industry reality.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The distracting little notification badges!Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Dec. 2024
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That may have been more a case of Texas not being ready for a running quarterback and Georgia exploiting that.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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