exert
verb (used with object)
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action.
are exerting
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present progressiveof exert.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They intend to use tools such as electroencephalography and magnetic resonance imaging to see how tendon vibration influences neural activity while people are exerting themselves.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2026
Calibrating their policy rate against the estimated neutral rate - which Fed officials as of June estimated at 2.5% - gives officials an idea of just how much pressure they are exerting on the economy.
From Reuters ● Aug. 25, 2023
“The hegemonic, domineering and bullying practices of using strength to intimidate the weak, taking from others by force and subterfuge, and playing zero-sum games are exerting grave harm.”
From Washington Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
Acclimatization: It’s important to let your body acclimate to the surrounding environment, especially if you are exerting yourself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
Our cousins, however, are exerting themselves earnestly to improve the pear, and with their energy and variety of climate, will not long be dependent upon France.
From The Book of Pears and Plums by Edward Bartrum
