- present participle of exercise.
exercising
Example Sentences
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One was a tech engineer who took a sabbatical year at age 44 with income near zero after exercising options strategically to free up cash to pay the tax.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Because participants knew whether they were exercising and reported their own pain and function, the benefits of exercise may have appeared larger than they actually were.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
“When people are punished for exercising their First Amendment rights, we begin losing the democratic principles that protect all of us. Every American should be alarmed by retaliatory action against one’s free speech.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
For decades, the way to stay cool while exercising was simple: wear less clothing and make what you did wear light and loose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Finally she started telling herself “Just do it,” and it was the magic mantra to get her exercising regularly again.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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