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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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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
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Above all, will Bradley keep the Wildcats focused and confident if the flow of the game shifts against them and the pressure turns stifling?
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
On his way to Beijing, Cook also visited Chengdu, China, as Apple has been pressured to cut its China App Store fees.
—Eunice Yoon,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Growing pressure from activists on both sides is one of the top challenges facing Michael Fiddelke who took over as CEO in August, according to David Primo, professor of political science and business administration at the University of Rochester in New York.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Above all, will Bradley keep the Wildcats focused and confident if the flow of the game shifts against them and the pressure turns stifling?
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sensing the momentum Lendeborg created, coach Dusty May immediately applied the screws by pressuring Saint Louis coming up the court and suffocating any last gasp of a comeback.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
On his way to Beijing, Cook also visited Chengdu, China, as Apple has been pressured to cut its China App Store fees.
—Eunice Yoon,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure
Noun
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The stress for the Heat is proving tangible.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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De-stress on a daily basis to help your mental and emotional battery.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, their work now takes place as the Iran war creates serious supply constraints for essential fertilizer products — fueling massive price spikes and warnings of looming food insecurity.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest constraints Landowner introduced when recording Assumption was relieving drummer Josh Daniel of his longtime producer duties.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Staffing shortages have forced some travelers to build in significantly more time before flights – sometimes hours more than usual.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Hawkeyes upset Florida’s offensive rhythm to force six turnovers in the first eight minutes, while the Gators missed numerous scoring opportunities close to the basket.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Chris Jones, executive vice president of the American Federation of Government Employees, said the strain is growing as employees continue working without regular paychecks.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For Sam, [a teen patient of mine] with crippling pain that kept him in bed for four years, this included a family history of migraine, poor sleep, inadequate nutrition, changes in hormones and brain chemicals, eye strain, and inflammation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Auto manufacturers are catering to that compulsion.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The same level of care extends to the spa, where my therapist, Francesca, tailored my treatment with remarkable intuition, addressing both muscular tension and skin concerns with expertise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The implications of Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions are significant and extend well beyond bilateral frictions.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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He was emboldened to see that Even-Esh also didn't succumb to the intimidation.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The report notes that an additional 1,452 incidents were recorded involving harassment, intimidation, trespassing or property takeover that did not result in casualties or damage.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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