strenuous
adjective
stren·u·ous
ˈstren-yə-wəs 
2
: marked by or calling for energy or stamina : arduous
a strenuous hike
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Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals.
Today has been a very strenuous day.
The proposal has faced strenuous opposition.
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During that time, rest and avoid strenuous exercise (light exercise such as walking is good) and heavy lifting (anything over 10 pounds).
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden — overseer of ABC news, among other divisions, and a front-runner to replace soon-retiring Disney CEO Bob Iger — became a prime suspect due to her long friendship with, and strenuous campaign fundraising efforts for, Kamala Harris.
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—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Girlfriend Collective This sports bra paired with a compressive, high-rise legging will keep you supported at a strenuous bootcamp class and beyond.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden — overseer of ABC news, among other divisions, and a front-runner to replace soon-retiring Disney CEO Bob Iger — became a prime suspect due to her long friendship with, and strenuous campaign fundraising efforts for, Kamala Harris.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Reid and general manager Brett Veach believed that 2023 would be the most strenuous season of Mahomes’ prime.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Strenuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strenuous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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strenuous
adjective
stren·u·ous
ˈstren-yə-wəs
2
: showing or requiring great energy
strenuous tasks
strenuously
adverb
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