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as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the early settlers often used horses to carry their burdens
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2
as in responsibility
something one must do because of prior agreement
the burden of homework prevented the youngster from joining his friends at the game
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1
as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
burdened the dog with a little backpack
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as in to trouble
to make sad
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
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Recent Examples of burden
George Ramsay and Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The Zoom Boom and Zoomed Out While some people may seek fillers or other cosmetic fixes, other studies have found that many people carry a greater psychological burden as a result of their dissatisfaction with their appearance.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
As electric bills continue to rise across the nation, burdening Americans, more states are considering this approach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The race was almost entirely engineered for the high school student to break the fabled four-minute barrier – a feat first achieved by Roger Bannister more than 70 years ago – but the weight of running history was a burden that Ruthe seemed to bear lightly.
—George Ramsay and Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The Zoom Boom and Zoomed Out While some people may seek fillers or other cosmetic fixes, other studies have found that many people carry a greater psychological burden as a result of their dissatisfaction with their appearance.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Conservatives have long dreamed of closing the department, calling it an unneeded layer of bureaucracy that burdens local schools.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
As electric bills continue to rise across the nation, burdening Americans, more states are considering this approach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burden
Verb
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Karlie Davison singled, Payton Burnham reached on a fielder's choice and Reagan Johnson legged out an infield single to load the bases with one out.—
Christina Long,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Clevinger walked Trout to load the bases with two outs, but struck out Soler to end the threat and keep the Sox ahead by three runs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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More Virgil van Dijk stories Virgil van Dijk confirms ‘discussions are ongoing’ over new Liverpool contract How Virgil van Dijk added another layer to his game at Arne Slot’s Liverpool Is Alexander Isak the striker who troubles Virgil van Dijk more than any other?—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If a recession follows, job losses and lower incomes could further depress spending and payment volumes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The problem: Fluidity depresses the price-to-earnings multiple that investors are willing to pay for stocks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Don't worry so much about what percentage of credit each contact point should receive.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not worrying about getting dirty or anything like that.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The rout also hit shares outside the auto industry, with investors concerned that Mr. Trump's trade war may cause U.S. households and businesses to freeze their spending.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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This was concerning and also shocking because no one likes him.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But, when the Evil Queen takes over, her dark manner and heavy-handed leadership oppress the people.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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That is not a typo—Saudi Arabia, the regime that oppressed Rahaf and millions of other women as a matter of state policy, is in charge of monitoring the rights of women worldwide.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Designed for hiking, these overalls come fitted with UPF 50 sun protection and a water-resistant fabric that won’t leave you feeling weighed down by heavy material if you get caught in a surprise storm.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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China’s economy continues to be weighed down by weak consumer spending, uncertain employment outlook and a prolonged property sector downturn.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Maddie’s first call is, thankfully, not from someone crying into a voice changer, but a boy named Chance who’s trapped with his unconscious dad in an apartment filling up with smoke — also distressing, just par for the course.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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Yet after three years of running away from war, the weight of her refugee status is distressing her more than ever.—
Ella Polak,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Burden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burden. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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