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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
Other healthy habits on this list — eating right, exercising and sleeping well — can help with maintaining a healthy weight.
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Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
But members of Congress, in exercising their powers of investigation under Article I of the Constitution, are not governed by such rules.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent research says that most of us elect to make New Year’s resolutions each year, like exercising more or eating better, even if the resolution may not last past January.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2025
In November, a 62-year-old driver killed 35 people exercising at a sports complex in China, while the deadliest such attack left 86 people dead across the French city of Nice in 2016.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
These rules include drinking one gallon of water every day and exercising twice each day for 45 minutes, with at least one outdoor session.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
This includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness practices.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
But members of Congress, in exercising their powers of investigation under Article I of the Constitution, are not governed by such rules.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent research says that most of us elect to make New Year’s resolutions each year, like exercising more or eating better, even if the resolution may not last past January.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2025
In November, a 62-year-old driver killed 35 people exercising at a sports complex in China, while the deadliest such attack left 86 people dead across the French city of Nice in 2016.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
These rules include drinking one gallon of water every day and exercising twice each day for 45 minutes, with at least one outdoor session.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
This includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and engaging in self-care and mindfulness practices.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 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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Additionally, practicing interview skills and researching potential employers can give job seekers a competitive edge when hiring does accelerate.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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As Dach was practicing with the Canadiens at the United Center on Thursday morning, just blocks away on Chicago’s West Side his younger brother Colton stepped on the ice at Fifth Third Arena for his first practice this season with the Chicago Blackhawks.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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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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The plan suggests utilizing local resources to carry out these operations, potentially involving state and local law enforcement agencies.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is a clever way to offer a dual-screen experience without the flaws inherent to current dual-screen laptops, including distracting hinges and designs with questionable durability.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Jan. 2025
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In a car, this could be used to hide distracting entertainment displays from the driver while passengers are able to see information such as music playlists or calendar alerts, for example.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Kohli, so technically assured during his astounding career, has developed a major weakness outside off-stump and Australia's unrelenting seamers are exploiting this.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Allowing repeat offenders to easily move from bank to bank exploiting multiple accounts across the Zelle network by failing to track scammers and share information about scammers with other banks that make up the Zelle network.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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