as in load
the amount of work that is expected to be done
Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Recent Examples of workload
While beneficial, these technologies add complexity to network management, particularly in areas such as traffic routing, policy enforcement, and handling the unpredictable workloads generated by AI.
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Serge Lucio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, many nurses cite an ever-increasing workload, burnout, and lack of institutional support as reasons for choosing not to become a preceptor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s meeting scorned a study by Raleigh’s Administrative Office of the Courts on workloads and staffing needs.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Two of the employees added that the assignment to scrub keywords distracted from people’s normal workload.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Serge Lucio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, many nurses cite an ever-increasing workload, burnout, and lack of institutional support as reasons for choosing not to become a preceptor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s meeting scorned a study by Raleigh’s Administrative Office of the Courts on workloads and staffing needs.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Two of the employees added that the assignment to scrub keywords distracted from people’s normal workload.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
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This is because teams test with different fuel loads and tire compounds, and some might even engage in sandbagging—a tactic where drivers deliberately lap slower to keep their true pace and potential under wraps to divert attention from certain features on the car or dodge unnecessary hype.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Craving more assists from Tyler McGhie to balance the load?—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Jim Sawyer, mayor of the 3,200-population city about 45 miles north of Birmingham, temporarily handed law enforcement duties over to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, placing all department employees on leave as of 5 p.m. Thursday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Zero Day, De Niro plays former president George Mullen who is called back to duty after a massive cyber attack on the country.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Practical and Theoretical Changes on the Table Reforming IDEA is no small task, but a variety of proposals have emerged from educators, policymakers, and advocacy groups.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The time to act is now—because the companies that prioritize mental well-being today will lead the future of work tomorrow.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Marshall product, who led the FBS with 17 sacks, can put his head down, go to work and fit in nicely on a small-market team with plenty to prove.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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With portions of this population not receiving an education or job, the economic future of Nigeria was in jeopardy.—
Special to the Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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