- present tense form of exert (3rd person singular).
exerts
Example Sentences
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The southern hemisphere contains more of the planet's ocean water than the northern hemisphere and so exerts a bigger influence on average sea temperatures.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Former Mexican and American security officials note that while the February confrontations exposed how little control the government exerts over parts of Jalisco, the cartels understand the economics of the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Lloyd Webber still exerts artistic control through the score, which is treated too reverently.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
As John Michell pointed out in his pioneering paper in 1783, a black hole still exerts a gravitational force on nearby objects.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
