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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
Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The Gen 2 Air’s stress score often seemed high to me anecdotally.
—PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Tomatoes stressed by lack of sunlight have spindly, weak stems and minimal fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Skip the advice Although most of these cancer patients said their friends and family had the best intentions at heart, some gifts unfortunately added stress to their situation.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The Gen 2 Air’s stress score often seemed high to me anecdotally.
—PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The judge stressed that, even after 30 years, public curiosity alone does not justify jeopardizing an active investigation.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Tomatoes stressed by lack of sunlight have spindly, weak stems and minimal fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stress
Noun
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However, commercial pressures meant lyricists often wrote intros based solely on show titles, leading to more generic hooks, as seen in the show El Kaboos.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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As privacy changes reshape digital advertising and economic pressures demand greater efficiency, the cost of fragmented analysis is becoming impossible to ignore.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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An Administration emphasis on generating public support for regulatory reforms directed at pocketbook issues might prove helpful.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is one good sign that came out of Wednesday’s presser: Wilson’s emphasis on leadership as a major need clearly came from the Giants’ brass.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Last week, apparently worried about a weak GOP performance in Tuesday’s special elections, Trump pulled the nomination of New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the United Nations.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The lack of progress on an imminent peace deal will worry Trump but could spur a round of tariffs and other sanctions.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the past, Sheinbaum has clarified that her government is not looking to promote censorship but rather to preserve traditional Mexican music while emphasizing other values.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Remakes on streaming have been more successful, including Netflix’s live-action version of One Piece, but that project highlights the complex nature of manga and anime licensing.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Note: Countries or blocs highlighted have been targeted in executive orders, White House announcements or social media posts.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The condition is caused by the outward rotation of the thigh bone, which can also increase pressure and strain on the hip joint, raising the risk of injury.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, according to AccuWeather, several days with temperatures of 10-20 degrees below the historical average could put a bit of a strain on ball games, bike rides, golf rounds and outdoor activities in general.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s budget and as the military shifts its focus away from Europe and counterterrorism missions.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Fudd said the Huskies will celebrate the win Friday night, but then the focus will shift.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This performance reinforces their value not just to the Selection Committee, but to analysts, fans, and bettors seeking a competitive edge.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This context only reinforces the need to be even more strategic and agile.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stress. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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