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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Examples of strenuous in a Sentence
Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals.
Today has been a very strenuous day.
The proposal has faced strenuous opposition.
Recent Examples on the Web
On the other hand, anaerobic exercise, such as weightlifting and yoga, are less strenuous but still burn plenty of calories.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Magistrate judges tend to serve smaller counties in Kansas and face less strenuous requirements to sit on the bench.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The move was viewed as a means of keeping Betts healthy while increasing his offensive production by playing a less strenuous position in comparison to right field.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Running modern and cutting-edge games at 3K will be strenuous, though, so expect to dial down the resolution or settings in these games.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
For something a bit less strenuous, jump in the car and drive one or more of the quilt block trails in the area.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
Cataract Falls, Fairfax For the more sure-footed (of both dog and human variety), this hike on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais is strenuous but worth it.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
During that time, patients are under strict medical orders to rest and avoid strenuous activity while periodically icing the groin area.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
For a less strenuous adventure, head to Historic Main Street to shop at some of the more than 100 independent boutiques and peruse the many art galleries.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 2 Jan. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Magistrate judges tend to serve smaller counties in Kansas and face less strenuous requirements to sit on the bench.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The move was viewed as a means of keeping Betts healthy while increasing his offensive production by playing a less strenuous position in comparison to right field.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Running modern and cutting-edge games at 3K will be strenuous, though, so expect to dial down the resolution or settings in these games.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
For something a bit less strenuous, jump in the car and drive one or more of the quilt block trails in the area.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
Cataract Falls, Fairfax For the more sure-footed (of both dog and human variety), this hike on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais is strenuous but worth it.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
During that time, patients are under strict medical orders to rest and avoid strenuous activity while periodically icing the groin area.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
For a less strenuous adventure, head to Historic Main Street to shop at some of the more than 100 independent boutiques and peruse the many art galleries.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 2 Jan. 2024
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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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