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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
Potential criminal liability raises the possibility that public officials would make decisions based on political opponents’ threats, rather than by exercising the independent judgment required for effective public service.
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Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
And Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, meanwhile, sold $230 million of stock, mainly after exercising options that were set to expire.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
That said, the sound can amplify when a person experiences feelings of fear or anxiety or while exercising.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Also, consciously incorporate healthy distractions into your life, including exercising, outdoor activities with family, and meditation.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
To help support regular, healthy bowel movements, experts recommend eating plenty of fiber, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and avoiding exposure to infection-causing germs.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Successfully supporting one another and collaborating with each other starts with exercising graciousness.
—Marcus Cobb, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
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The muscles associated with this apparatus are capable of exerting extreme forces and adapted for low fatigue, supporting the production loud sound pulses over long intervals.Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Larger dogs use more energy than smaller ones, while puppies are constantly exerting energy, according to PetMD.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, the naval industry isn’t new to this concept and has been practicing it for over seven decades.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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On Thursday, the league released a video of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert calling Clark while the Fever were practicing for a playoff game against the Connecticut Sun.David Close, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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These scouts also pioneered using ghillie suits as battlefield camouflage (another common piece of gear for modern snipers).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Space Technology The space technology industry lags in AI adoption, particularly in utilizing satellite imagery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The plunges into a realm where feelings are intense, utilizing music as the supreme medium to convey the sorrow and longing that accompany heartbreak.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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This also avoids a brightness instability problem that can afflict the TV’s Standard mode, where the image suffers distracting brightness ‘jumps’ or ‘drops’ when an HDR image cuts abruptly between bright and dark shots.John Archer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The boy’s life is organized around distracting himself, especially since his mother (Jodie Whittaker) works long days and nights as a nurse.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
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Toxic leaders, on the other hand, use emotions as a weapon—exploiting vulnerabilities, guilt-tripping, or emotionally blackmailing employees into compliance.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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And where there are gaps in science, people can make money and gain attention by exploiting the public’s understanding.Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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