- present tense form of exert (3rd person singular).
exerts
Example Sentences
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The inflation tracker that exerts the biggest influence on the actions of the Federal Reserve is getting a makeover just as a divided central bank weighs whether to raise U.S. interest rates this fall.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The governor exerts much control over education priorities through the state budget.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
But as Iran exerts gatekeeping power, analysts at Lloyd’s List Intelligence say vessels are now transiting a channel between Larak and Qeshm, and hugging the Iranian coast as they head to open seas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
That size, along with the amount of control Beijing exerts over state banks, gives it unique capabilities.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025
The more mass it has, the more gravity it exerts on the space around it.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
