aerobic
adjective
(of an organism or tissue) requiring the presence of air or free oxygen for life.
aerobically
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a word derived from
aerobic.
Example Sentences
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She may swim aerobically during practice instead of racing, as a way of balancing the need to go easy with a desire to train.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2023
For instance, a larger skeleton is actually harder to aerobically push after the muscle loss of hormone therapy.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2022
As the Times notes, "The walkers and dancers were aerobically fitter, as expected. Even more important, their white matter seemed renewed."
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2021
At this point, the volunteers who had exercised in any way were more aerobically fit.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2018
She says it’s cathartic, it sets her up for a good weekend, and because she cleans the house aerobically, it means she doesn’t have to go to the gym.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
