- present tense form of exert (3rd person singular).
exerts
Example Sentences
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Former Mexican and American security officials note that while the February confrontations exposed how little control the government exerts over parts of Jalisco, the cartels understand the economics of the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Lloyd Webber still exerts artistic control through the score, which is treated too reverently.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
Spermine also exerts an influence on other diseases, including cancer for example.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2025
It requires only a small amount of water to fill the tube, but because the height is great it exerts an enormous pressure—enough to burst the barrel.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
