as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish
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as in stretching
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience
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Recent Examples of taxing
Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
Much of his roster was called up to the majors earlier than expected and players are learning how to compete in the big leagues on the fly, with many who have never played a taxing 162-game season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
The time to act is this year, before that happens and while Congress has an opportunity to reassert its taxing power.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
To counter the taxing toll of racist political attacks on Black women’s mental health, some authentic self-care is in order.
—Jada Gomez, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024
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This gadget brings the massage experience home, offering endless hours of heated foot rubs that can make even the most taxing nights almost relaxing.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
Much of his roster was called up to the majors earlier than expected and players are learning how to compete in the big leagues on the fly, with many who have never played a taxing 162-game season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
The time to act is this year, before that happens and while Congress has an opportunity to reassert its taxing power.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
To counter the taxing toll of racist political attacks on Black women’s mental health, some authentic self-care is in order.
—Jada Gomez, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxing
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Choosing the best baked ham online can be challenging—there are glazed and non-glazed options, spiral-cut and whole, boneless and bone-in, and large or small hams.Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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But living on the coast has become more challenging in recent years.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, selling a business is extremely demanding work, so having appropriate incentives in place for the key executives of the business to be divested is imperative.Raj Sharma, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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For the first time in our nearly 50-year history, a Black actress won our lead performance category — for an exceptionally demanding turn that only someone of Jean-Baptiste’s caliber could pull off.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kicked out by his posh Beverly Hills parents, Cochran is arrested for trying to steal a car, leading him to join the youth squad under the direction of Captain Adam Greer (Tige Andrews).Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Leaders now face a myriad of challenges in trying to bring the country together.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The day of his funeral was an incredibly difficult one for his grieving widow Barbara, their four adult children, including Kordisch Tucker, and his grandchildren.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Weightiness in Its Black and White Cinematography Co-star Nicholas Hoult had his own experience dealing with these difficult scene partners and decided to make the best of it by having fun with some of his fellow players, including Bill Skarsgård, who plays the blood-thirsty creature Count Orlok.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have suspended operations due to safety concerns, further straining aid delivery to those in need.Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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When curated thoughtfully, a robust toolbox and vendor network can make for stronger workflows and support scalable growth—without straining budgets.Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Bills and Niners are at least capable of pushing the Lions hard.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of pushing down and ignoring, actively look at everything in your life — good and bad.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Taxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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