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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
Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The body believes stronger muscles will experience less stress, in other words.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Public health officials have stressed that the best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is typically administered in childhood in two doses.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The fixation on a single dream school narrows opportunity, heightens stress, and sometimes backfires.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The body believes stronger muscles will experience less stress, in other words.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
In recent comments, Powell has stressed risks to both sides of the Fed’s dual goals of full employment and low inflation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Public health officials have stressed that the best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is typically administered in childhood in two doses.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stress
Noun
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Like any sector of tech, there’s pressure to innovate, of course.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The move follows mounting political pressure and marks a shift in how YouTube handles past bans tied to outdated policies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The advice in the 2025 scientific reports hasn't changed much from previous years, and includes an emphasis on consuming fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Reporting to David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount, Weiss is under a heavy level of scrutiny in her initial days, as there has been a level of wariness among a number of staffers given her background as an opinion writer and lack of experience in broadcast TV and its emphasis on breaking news.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don’t worry, all items are incredibly versatile, like sleek sneakers, cozy cardigans, and matching sets—plus, prices start at a budget-friendly $12.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Another part worried that the flavor of my favorite childhood dish would taste too much like comfort—and comfort, right now, feels like betrayal as so many Palestinians in Gaza go hungry.—
Reem Kassis,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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Organizers emphasized that they are trained in deescalation and the event is meant to be a nonviolent protest.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Petrino said ball security, especially by the quarterback, needs to be emphasized in practice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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New York — Cryptocurrencies plunged in value on Friday in a short but significant flash crash, leaving investors with billions of dollars in losses and highlighting the volatility associated with the industry.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Within weeks, James’s attorney Lowell issued a detailed rebuttal, accusing Pulte of selectively highlighting one document while ignoring others that clearly named the niece as the intended occupant.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s not the best time to trot out endless relievers, putting strain on the pitching staff in the meat of a series.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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But it’s underpinned by careful management of the peso, which kept the lid on import prices – while storing up strains.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Free Press launched with a focus on the US culture wars.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The company has put a lot of focus and money toward design, especially interior design.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The results reinforce what many pediatric specialists have long suspected—that too much screen exposure in early childhood may disrupt normal brain development.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stress. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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