1
as in stress
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
a business executive who works well under pressure
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2
as in constraint
the use of power to impose one's will on another
pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider
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as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
his father pressured him to go out for the swim team
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Recent Examples of pressure
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the manufacturing challenges and tariff pressures in China — where the bags are made — Mueller is determined to keep Très Gelée accessible.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Months later, Allen, a logging operator, admitted he had been pressured to testify falsely.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
For Thompson, the financial pressure is relentless.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the manufacturing challenges and tariff pressures in China — where the bags are made — Mueller is determined to keep Très Gelée accessible.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Former President Joe Biden also praised Pelosi, even though their relationship chilled after her role in efforts to pressure him to drop out of the 2024 presidential campaign.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Months later, Allen, a logging operator, admitted he had been pressured to testify falsely.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure
Noun
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Yet there's been internal stress due to layoffs, return-to-office mandates and controversy surrounding Microsoft's contracts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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For gardeners in warmer areas, fall planting avoids the stress of a hot summer without adequate root systems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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After weeks of back-and-forth about the availability, Angels team president John Carpino will no longer be called as a witness by Skaggs’ attorneys due to time constraints, as the trial hits the mark this week.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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His rule finally came to an end in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis threw the country into economic turmoil, prompting widespread protests and forcing Suharto to resign – one of the last people power movements to sweep Southeast Asia and replace a Cold War-era autocrat with democracy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The last of those darts was fired (initially on X) by Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, who is a resistance darling of the moment after forcing through new, Democrat-friendly congressional maps in his state last week.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Duffy and other aviation officials have said the restrictions are necessary to ensure safety while air traffic controllers are understaffed, a strain exacerbated by the shutdown.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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While federal officials insist the system remains safe, the controllers responsible for keeping it that way say the strain is showing.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Court records show Sophie was charged with two counts of burglary, criminal trespassing, simple assault and rape forcible compulsion.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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But now, having reined in his recklessness and compulsion to constantly create and force plays, the Patriots have developed an elite prospect into a promising pro passer.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Further complicating matters, Doe was interviewed by Phong Tran, a then-Oakland detective who has since been charged with perjury for allegedly coercing witnesses into falsely incriminating murder defendants.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit accused the company of coercing customers into signing agreements that allowed the company to act as the exclusive real estate listing agent for an undisclosed period of time.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The peace declaration included a commitment to withdraw heavy weapons from the border, de-mining efforts, and to de-escalate tensions that erupted into the brief but deadly border conflict.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the David Lynch–style tension built by Will’s arrival just kind of fizzles.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jason Harrell, 46, agreed to plead guilty to two felony counts of intimidation, one misdemeanor count of intimidation, and two counts of battery.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is no place for intimidation or ego tripping disguised as ‘leadership,’ or for using titles and stages to instill fear and shame instead of empower.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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