1
as in loaded
to place a weight or burden on
burdened the dog with a little backpack
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as in troubled
to make sad
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
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Recent Examples of burdened
If your partner feels burdened, offer to offload some of their tasks.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The films were burdened from the start by the impossible task of adding depth to a character whose entire personality amounted to his ability to run really, really fast.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Just three years ago, Bryant was what city planners call energy-burdened.
—Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Of course, considering the laundry list of injuries that Shanahan has been burdened with all season, Purdy is not the sole man to blame for the utter failure that this current 6-8 season has turned out to be.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
That's compared with nearly 53% of D-FW renters who are cost-burdened.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
So, finding the spine suffering greatly burdened Hannah Gibbs, the general manager of L'optique.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, Leonard carries himself as though burdened by a 15-foot cross, convinced that his past will shock Emma.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
By Sarah Emerson, Forbes Staff Three years ago, one of the world’s largest bitcoin miners offered a lifeline to the town of Denton, Texas, a community burdened with tens of millions of dollars in debt.
—Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The films were burdened from the start by the impossible task of adding depth to a character whose entire personality amounted to his ability to run really, really fast.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Just three years ago, Bryant was what city planners call energy-burdened.
—Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Of course, considering the laundry list of injuries that Shanahan has been burdened with all season, Purdy is not the sole man to blame for the utter failure that this current 6-8 season has turned out to be.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
That's compared with nearly 53% of D-FW renters who are cost-burdened.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
So, finding the spine suffering greatly burdened Hannah Gibbs, the general manager of L'optique.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, Leonard carries himself as though burdened by a 15-foot cross, convinced that his past will shock Emma.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
By Sarah Emerson, Forbes Staff Three years ago, one of the world’s largest bitcoin miners offered a lifeline to the town of Denton, Texas, a community burdened with tens of millions of dollars in debt.
—Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdened
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Like all who knew and loved him, I too am saddened by his death, yet also so very grateful to have known him in my life.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Very surprised and very saddened.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Burdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdened. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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