- present participle of exercise.
exercising
Example Sentences
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Exercising some muscles while ignoring others is a common cause of injury, and any trainer worth their salt will advise fitness enthusiasts to balance their routine.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight are important for general health, he stressed, but there are other factors when it comes to bowel cancer.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Exercising increases your core body temperature, which is great for helping you wake up, but bad for getting to sleep: Your body temperature needs to drop for the sleep hormone melatonin to be produced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
Exercising political power, including war, easily leads to violating human rights and human dignity.
From Slate • Dec. 10, 2023
Exercising my only option, I unclipped from the communal safety line and stepped aside.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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