strenuous
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Synonyms
aggressive, assertive, dynamic, emphatic, energetic, forceful, full-blooded, muscular, resounding, vehement, vigorous, violent
Antonyms
nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic
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Together, the new research undercuts widely held beliefs about strenuous physical training and pregnancy. — Gretchen Reynolds, The Seattle Times, "Vigorous exercise, even a trek up Everest, may be safe during pregnancy," 26 Oct. 2018 Staying safe in the heat Tips from the National Weather Service on staying safe in the heat: Slow down: reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "Excessive heat warning: How hot does it feel? Heat index, safety tips," 13 Aug. 2019 The weather service warned Galveston residents to avoid outdoor exercise and other strenuous activities between noon and 5 p.m. — Jesus Jimenez, Dallas News, "Heat index values in Galveston have not dipped below 100 degrees for more than 30 hours," 9 Aug. 2019 Lobster diving is more strenuous than many anticipate. — Linda Trischitta, sun-sentinel.com, "Diver who died is grim reminder of lobster miniseason’s dangers," 25 July 2019 More than just feeling fatigued, heat exhaustion is a serious condition caused by exposure to high temperatures, humidity, and strenuous physical activity. — NBC News, "Don't fry: 3 stages of heat stroke you need to know," 19 July 2019 The notes themselves weren’t particularly strenuous to sing. — Chris Richards, Washington Post, "Bill Callahan found domestic bliss. Then he wrote the great apocalypse ballad of 2019.," 15 July 2019 Harvard has emphasized that its admissions policies are strenuous. — Michael Levenson, BostonGlobe.com, "Harvard fires fencing coach over Needham house sale," 9 July 2019 Nevertheless, Ashley reportedly gave it a go (though how strenuous his efforts is up for debate), though Gerrard was apparently unmoved in his stance. — SI.com, "Steven Gerrard Turns Down Mike Ashley's Offer to Become Newcastle Manager," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'strenuous.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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