as in pressure
the use of power to impose one's will on another
complied with the order only under duress
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Recent Examples of duress
On a per-game basis, USC’s quarterback has been under duress more than any other Big Ten passer.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The book is partly a firehose of pure screed, demonstrating the radical commitment necessary to sustain a career under unique duress.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
In Lebanon, Hezbollah has dragged the country into this war against the will of most Lebanese – a decision that has led to significant devastation in parts of a country already suffering extreme political and economic duress.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2024
Williams didn’t have it as bad as Justin Fields, who was sacked nine times in his first road start in 2021 in Cleveland, but the rookie was under nearly constant duress.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The book is partly a firehose of pure screed, demonstrating the radical commitment necessary to sustain a career under unique duress.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
In Lebanon, Hezbollah has dragged the country into this war against the will of most Lebanese – a decision that has led to significant devastation in parts of a country already suffering extreme political and economic duress.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2024
Williams didn’t have it as bad as Justin Fields, who was sacked nine times in his first road start in 2021 in Cleveland, but the rookie was under nearly constant duress.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duress
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Holley identified risks related to geopolitical events, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures that could impact future operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Instead, China is likely to keep up military and other pressure on Taiwan, as well as pressing its vast territorial claims in the South China Sea.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Dozens of parents and their children gathered Thursday evening to protest potential closures in Berryessa Union School District and ask officials to consider alternative solutions for budget constraints.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The report highlights risks related to economic conditions, supply chain constraints, and competition.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Lila is trying to destroy their relationship; his inability to resist women is something out of his control, a chronic compulsion, a disorder.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
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As for how any particular magical compulsion might develop?Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024
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The former and future president is a strong believer in using coercion, such as economic sanctions, to pressure other actors.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Drouin cited links between Bishnoi's network and various violent acts in Canada, ranging from coercion to assassination plots, describing a sophisticated web of organized efforts.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Duress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duress. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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