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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
With excessive exertion, researchers find fewer benefits for COPD patients, and there’s greater risk of falls and related injuries.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
The government agency called it high risk and said children and the elderly should avoid outdoor physical exertion.
—Dorany Pineda, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2024
Stable angina usually happens during exercise or physical exertion and goes away with rest.56
Unstable Angina
Unstable angina is chest pain that happens suddenly and often while at rest.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Phillips has his cast strain for effect, but neither the script nor the filming rises to their exertions.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
The government agency called it high risk and said children and the elderly should avoid outdoor physical exertion.
—Dorany Pineda, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2024
Stable angina usually happens during exercise or physical exertion and goes away with rest.56
Unstable Angina
Unstable angina is chest pain that happens suddenly and often while at rest.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Phillips has his cast strain for effect, but neither the script nor the filming rises to their exertions.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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In the study, the benefits of high levels of fatty acids were independent of risk factors like body mass index (BMI), alcohol use, and physical activity.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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It has been shown to reduce inflammation, protect against cellular damage, and increase the activity of anti-aging genes.Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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In a larger effort, Hoskin and colleagues recently assessed the habitat ranges of 55 eastern Australian frog species, including 25 affected by Bd.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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So, for a third time, potential statewide rent controls lost — and by a similarly large margin as the other two efforts.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, the authors observed that increased needs for air conditioning would drive up power demands, particularly in the Southwest.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
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In October, their air conditioning went out again, and Patterson, who spoke to the American-Statesman from her mother's Pflugerville apartment, didn't know what their next move would be.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
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This work boot from Timberland has a waterproof suede upper, recycled fabric, breathable lining, and a rubber sole for reliable traction.Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lots of work goes into planning busy holidays, and expecting the restaurant to make major adjustments isn’t realistic or polite.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Be unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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What kind of exercise is best during chilly weather?Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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