EXERCISED Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

exercised

verb

past tense of exercise

as in exerted

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively a senator who consistently exercises his clout in Congress to get pork barrel projects for his state

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in practiced

to do over and over so as to become skilled the only way to exercise your writing skills is to do more writing

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in used

to put into action or service commended the firefighters for exercising really good judgment in that emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in bothered

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy the slightest change in travel plans is enough to get him all exercised

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of exercised In global soccer, authority is not exercised by FIFA alone, but through relationships. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 In addition, Bloomsburg mayors can vote freely on matters of local governance; this gives them more power than is usually exercised by other Pennsylvania mayors, who often vote only as tie-breakers. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 Carter has two years left on his deal after the Eagles exercised his fifth-year option, but the team is known to act quickly to sign its premium players. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Before the 1970s, relatively few Americans exercised routinely. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 The king’s role harkens back to a time when the monarch exercised supreme power and chose a prime minister to run the government. — Jill Lawless, Fortune, 20 July 2026 After the Heat bypassed their Monday deadline to withdraw their qualifying offer for a two-way contract, Goldin on Thursday exercised that qualifying offer for a 2026-27 two-way deal. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exercised

Verb

But atmospheric drag intensified by solar activity exerted its forces on the observatory.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa, the big three of the three hundred–plus ethnicities that made up the national character, exerted their outsized influence in the shattering wave of military coups that preceded and followed the brutal civil war.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of exerted

Verb

Biolyz used the money to build a third lab in England, adding to facilities in Germany and Austria.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of used

Verb

When, in January 2018, Modi’s associates applied for new letters, a new official in charge asked for collateral in cash, ultimately exposing the alleged scam.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The latest awards reinforce how those engineering capabilities are being applied to torpedo reliability, submarine maintenance and the long-term readiness of America’s undersea fleet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of applied

Verb

As a junior last season, Howard was utilized on flare screens and jet runs to optimize his explosive speed and quickness.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
For its part, the Westmoreland Museum of Art utilized its partnership with Art Bridges to develop the Art Maze, an interactive installation that transformed the museum’s Cantilever Galleries into a navigable labyrinth painted by local artists.

— News Desk, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of utilized

Verb

Arizona officials were alarmed at the cuts federal officials are calling for in the three states in the river’s lower basin, the Arizona Republic has reported.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Public health authorities may be especially alarmed by possible tularemia cases because the bacterium that causes the illness, Francisella tularensis, is a Tier 1 bioterrorism threat.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of alarmed

Verb

Think beyond immediate threats and consider how routine data trails can be exploited over time.

— Erik Wittreich, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Critics, including public health experts and food scientists, have long said the industry has exploited the rule to introduce thousands of unstudied chemicals into the nation’s food supply, potentially endangering public health.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of exploited

Browse Nearby Words

exercise

exercised

exerciser

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Exercised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exercised. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of exercised

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on exercised

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

salvo

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes