exercising

verb

present participle of exercise
1
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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2
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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3
as in using
to put into action or service commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency

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4
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 Learning how to challenge what's presented in board papers and ask confronting questions is good practice in exercising influence without relying on positional authority. — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026 Given the nation’s founding principles, what could be more American than exercising independent judgment? — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 Someone exercising outdoors might prefer a tighter-fitting synthetic tank top, while someone sitting on a porch or doing light yard work might be more comfortable in a looser cotton T-shirt. — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The longer the length, the less likely the socks are to slip while exercising but tend to be hotter in warmer conditions. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The training substantially mobilizes more proteins and other molecules in the hours after exercising. — Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 Even with relatively lower humidity, these actual temperatures are dangerous, especially for anyone working or exercising outdoors. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Lifestyle changes such as prioritizing sleep, exercising and addressing stress can help, too. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercising
  1. exerting
  2. practicing
  3. using
  4. bothering
  5. applying
  6. utilizing
  7. distracting
  8. exploiting
Verb
  • Iran is exerting pressure of its own by largely closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that carried a fifth of the world’s oil and gas before the war.
    — David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In the right hands, the Interior Ministry can be a formidable patronage machine, exerting authority over everything from local budgets to Senate elections.
    — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of exerting
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  • Rourke, in fact, could resume practicing this week, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Also Monday, Chicago Board of Ethics Executive Director Steve Berlin retired after 33 years serving in the body tasked with making sure officials and employees are practicing good government.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of practicing
Verb
  • Researchers have developed a new vision algorithm that lets humanoid robots perceive depth more like humans, using two forward-facing eyes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this month, The Financial Times appended a note to a guest column after readers questioned whether it was written using AI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of using
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  • Some interns hesitate to contact their former colleagues for fear of bothering them, but most people are eager to help out young talent.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Contreras rarely takes days off but asked for a day off Sunday with his leg bothering him.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bothering
Verb
  • Allow the serum to dry completely before applying any other products or lying down to sleep.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Vanessa said her South Florida hospital tried to help by applying for a work visa on her behalf, but the application was denied.
    — Tania Francois, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of applying
Verb
  • Quantum sensors accomplish extraordinary sensitivity to gravity, magnetic fields, acceleration, rotation, and time by utilizing quantum phenomena.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Five new food carts will be open to all fans on the concourse at the north end, utilizing the new 37,000-square-foot open space that connects the east and west sides of the stadium.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of utilizing
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  • The distracting Diwali fireworks distracted led to reshoots of the pivotal moment.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Not only are these sheer curtains over half off right now, but the subtle stripe adds just enough visual interest without distracting from your room’s overall design scheme.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of distracting
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  • Far from being a theoretical threat, at least one active attack is already exploiting the mixup.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The other problem is that hackers are exploiting AI to uncover new software vulnerabilities and infiltrate networks at a superhuman rate.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of exploiting

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“Exercising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercising. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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