- present tense form of exert (3rd person singular).
exerts
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Instead, they detect its effects through the gravitational influence it exerts on stars, galaxies, and other visible objects.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
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
But it’s his voice that exerts the most hypnotic force, moving from defensive parry to inner rumble that takes the entire audience at the James Earl Jones Theatre into his confidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 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
Reality only exerts its pressure through the needs of everyday life—the need to eat and drink, to get shelter and clothing, to avoid swallowing poison or stepping out of top-story windows, and the like.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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