EXERCISING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

exercising

verb

present participle of exercise

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 The trainer noted, however, that exercising the abdominal muscles alone won't eliminate belly fat. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The appeals court’s opinion issued Wednesday, which supplemented an opinion filed on July 15, found that Milian blocked prosecutors from exercising their discretion, which includes seeking the death penalty. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Expansive exterior decks and a generous flybridge create space for entertaining, relaxing, or even exercising in the great outdoors. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 That includes pitching coach Matt Blake and director of catching Tanner Swanson, two impending free agents the team would be wise to retain after exercising club options on them last offseason. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Potential applications include monitoring workers at construction sites and factories, as well as athletes and people exercising outdoors in hot conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Zuckerberg and Meta made a concerted effort to repair relationships within the GOP and align with the conservative faction of Silicon Valley that has succeeded in exercising broad influence over the administration’s tech priorities. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 He is being targeted for exercising his constitutional right to have a large family. — News Editor, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Examples under laws enforced by the Labor Commissioner include filing certain wage complaints, exercising rights under the Labor Code and raising some workplace health or safety concerns. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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Subsequent trials in the late 1960s and ’70s eventually proved its effectiveness, and the drug ultimately was recognized for exerting strong antipsychotic effects with virtually no adverse impacts on motor function.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
With broader crypto legislation stalling in Congress, regulators are exerting their existing powers to address individual parts of the market, said Jeff Ko, chief analyst at blockchain infrastructure service provider ViaBTC.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exerting

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To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Rotational rookie defensive tackle LT Overton popped up on the injury report on Friday with a foot injury that prevented him from practicing.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of practicing

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With loans, there is an expectation that the campaign — using donor funds — will pay the candidate back, said Shanna Ports, a senior legal counsel for the nonpartisan watchdog group Campaign Legal Center.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Learning from human demonstrations offers another way to develop skills by using examples of how a task should be performed.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of using

Verb

His work is autobiographical and based on whatever has been bothering him that year.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
For example, companies that benefit from customers not bothering to cancel subscriptions, compare prices, or search for better deals have taken a beating in recent weeks.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bothering

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Available pre-mixed in tubs, thinset is the standard material for applying—and reapplying—tile to walls or floors.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Only one parent called to vent about the university’s response to the lawsuit, but her son was still planning on applying early decision.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of applying

Verb

In both puzzles, Master Sun’s scheme is the best possible strategy utilizing only the ranks of the cards.

— Dana Mackenzie, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department already is utilizing AI technology and has plans to integrate it further into its crime-fighting.

— Jakob McWhinney, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of utilizing

Verb

Today’s computers are approachable, but also distracting, argues Caligra co-founder and CEO Grant Bisset.

— Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Maybe his conning can be curtailed someday, but the thought there’d ever be enough distracting chaos for a similarly lengthy follow-up is almost too much to bear.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distracting

Verb

Leaving aside the comics, tie-books, video games, and other ancillary delights of exploiting successful IP, there’s the Netflix show, of course.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
At least three people were arrested in Florida after allegedly exploiting the chaos left behind by Hurricane Isaias to steal a car and loot a store.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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