exert
verb (used with object)
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action.
exerting
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present participleof exert.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And changing the behavior isn’t necessarily about exerting more willpower or coming up with a better system.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
"Seeing a substantial increase in repetitions without the athletes feeling like they were exerting themselves any harder is a fascinating psychobiological outcome."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said: "We are going to continue exerting pressure, and we've had very good discussions here already."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Freeman describes Lilley as a friend, and an anonymous email sent to City Council in 2024 complained their socializing “could be perceived as exerting undue influence or favoritism.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
While we idled the months away, exerting our efforts to watch over a city of embers and stones, Boston is fallen to the rebels.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
