Exercise and Problem

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Exercise noun - Energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness.

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Problem is a synonym for exercise in task topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Exercise", when it comes to topics like work.

Nearby Words: exercised, exercising, exerciser, exercizing, exercized

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Exercise is a synonym for problem. Sometimes you can use "Exercise" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

usual	usual exercise	usual problem
common	common exercise	common problem
simple	simple exercise	simple problem
actual	actual exercise	actual problem
Other adjectives: entire, real, constant, massive, big, huge, little, interesting, major, mental, final, basic, giant.

The character Jill's problem with conceiving is presented as something much more basic: lots and lots of exercise,note a problem noted with women athletes in activity-heavy sports and a questionable level of nutrition at times.

Source: Fantasy Contraception
She even has no problem getting down with the migrant workers and pitting apricots when her father suggests it as a character-building exercise.

Source: Literature / The Velvet Room
Im Juli scores extra points for having the jump attempted by a physics teacher who was previously seen putting this exact problem on the blackboard as an exercise.

Source: Ramp Jump

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