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exercise

[ek-ser-sahyz] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz /
NOUN
work, effort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act action activity drill examination lesson movement operation performance problem study task test training workout
STRONG
calisthenics constitutional discharge discipline drilling exercising exertion gym labor occupation pursuit recitation schoolwork theme toil warmup
WEAK
daily dozen
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage
STRONG
entertainment fun pastime surrender
WEAK
disuse misuse
NOUN
accomplishment, use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
operation performance practice
STRONG
application discharge employment enjoyment exertion fulfillment implementation pursuit utilization
Antonyms
STRONG
dissatisfaction idleness
WEAK
disuse misuse
VERB
put to use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply enjoy exert exploit handle operate
STRONG
bestow devote drill employ execute practice rehearse sharpen use utilize wield
WEAK
bring to bear put into practice
Antonyms
STRONG
forget ignore misuse neglect
WEAK
not use
VERB
do repeatedly, especially to improve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
develop exert improve prepare train work out
STRONG
break condition cultivate discipline drill fix foster groom habituate hone inure labor maneuver ply practice rehearse set strain teach work
WEAK
break in dry run lick into shape limber up loosen up pump iron put out put through grind put through mill run through tune up walk through warm up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease neglect
STRONG
destroy discourage forget halt idle ignore laze relax rest
WEAK
not use
VERB
upset, worry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
try
STRONG
abrade afflict agitate annoy bother burden chafe distress disturb gall irk occupy pain perturb preoccupy provoke trouble vex
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist calm comfort delight help make happy please quiet soothe
WEAK
ignore not use

Example Sentences

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In this team-building exercise, you have to climb on your boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Synchronising exercise in this way could boost heart gains, especially for people already at higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in the journal Open Heart.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Because it does not make sense as a wealth-building exercise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

He also held remarkably modern views about the importance of adequate exercise and temperate eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She lifted the tortoise from its pen and let it lumber across the animal house for exercise.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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