exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən 
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially
: a laborious or perceptible effort
Examples of exertion in a Sentence
He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
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Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Winning long drive contests requires mostly high intensity and maximum physical exertion.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
And while pickleball requires some skill and exertion, cornhole is one of those casual lawn games that’s much more accessible to the athletically impaired.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
In scene after scene, Shula doesn’t say much, but there is, in practically every frame, an unmistakable anxiety in her composure, as if her mere appearance of calm required a major exertion of will.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exertion
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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