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as in pressure
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
with a full-time job and her college courses, the young woman is under a lot of stress right now
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong
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as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stress
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite its tight connection to the culture of Alaska, some argue the race is a form of animal abuse, with dogs working under high levels of stress in extreme weather conditions.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Given the theme of the conference, Carr stressed that polls show the most Americans have a low level of trust in mainstream media.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Similarly, linalool, with its lavender-like fragrance, is used in various scented products to promote relaxation and stress relief.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite its tight connection to the culture of Alaska, some argue the race is a form of animal abuse, with dogs working under high levels of stress in extreme weather conditions.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
When you’re stressed, moving your body may be the last thing on your mind.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Given the theme of the conference, Carr stressed that polls show the most Americans have a low level of trust in mainstream media.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stress
Noun
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As for their rematch, the end of May is just over two months away which puts a lot of pressure on the WBA to handle logistics and promote the fight.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Shares of Target and Best Buy fell after the retailers warned of pressure on sales and higher prices for consumers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The traditional high school model, with its emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing, is increasingly out of step with the demands of the 21st century.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Aria and the first several variations seemed to be marred by an emphasis on Lim’s hands, rather than Bach’s counterpoint.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Don't worry; all these dates and figures may seem complicated.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Book was worried when her sister first told her of her relationship with Holder, explaining that Pike had allegedly been verbally and physically abused in some of her past relationships.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To Begin Developing This Trait: Practice presenting data to different audiences, and emphasize the human element of change management.—
Ben Jones,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Whitaker emphasized that a key part of his role would be pushing NATO members to meet Trump's demand to invest at least 5% of their GDP in defense.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The clip's overlaid text highlights the owner's thoughtful decision to remove the bed frame, allowing the aging pet to climb onto the bed with ease.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Season 3 of the Netflix documentary series — which dropped on Feb. 25 — highlights some of the world's greatest golf stars in both their personal and professional lives.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These experts meet twice a year — in the fall and spring — to choose strains for countries in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Peak strain on Colorado's health care system hit about six months after that ban kicked in.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To thrive long-term, Dogecoin needs to shift its focus from hype to fundamental development, real-world applications, and regulatory compliance.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Friday, the association, which has been supporting talents of different backgrounds with an original focus on the African continent, gathered industry figures at hip member’s club The Wilde to spotlight 10 fashion creatives.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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While none of the concepts discussed are new, Buffett reinforced insights relevant to the current state of investing, particularly Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stress. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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