as in tired
suffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress
you seem really stressed right now, so maybe you should try to do something more relaxing
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as in worried
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 emphasized
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stressed
Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Made from 1922 to 1931, the Lambda was the first automobile to have a unibody design, all the more remarkable without the benefit of a stressed roof, as most Lambdas were four-door convertibles.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Mark Kennedy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The Bears, while trying to limit the number of voices in Williams’ ear in his rookie season, instead stressed his relationships with Eberflus and Waldron.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
All those concerns for accuracy in a highly stressed 15-minute visit are closely reviewed by insurance companies for reluctant reimbursement.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Made from 1922 to 1931, the Lambda was the first automobile to have a unibody design, all the more remarkable without the benefit of a stressed roof, as most Lambdas were four-door convertibles.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
When asked for guidance from up-and-coming actors, Lavin stressed one thing.
—Mark Kennedy, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The Bears, while trying to limit the number of voices in Williams’ ear in his rookie season, instead stressed his relationships with Eberflus and Waldron.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressed
Adjective
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The gel coating around the pads provides a nonabrasive experience that helps lift up tired skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Here is a puzzle that should bring back memories for many solvers: settling down into a spacious middle seat, groping for seatbelts, suffering through the same tired safety notices.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Or be imprisoned by what everyone else is worried about.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Graves also emphasized the need for private-sector involvement in future rail projects, citing Brightline's operations in Florida and Las Vegas as a successful example of private investment.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Distant quasar Matt Bradford, a NASA scientist involved in the research, emphasized the importance of this discovery.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Across industries, burnout and disengagement have become the defining crises of the modern workforce, leaving leaders and employees alike wondering: why is everyone so exhausted?—
Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
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While primarily measured in his actions, Cromwell is outwardly exhausted.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If people are scared and nervous, that in and of itself is harm.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Dogs might feel scared and nervous or have separation anxiety while home alone.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Stressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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