under stress
idiom
: dealing with something that causes worry or anxiety
I'm sorry for being grumpy. I've been under a lot of stress at work lately.
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The findings also suggest that sleep evolved long before the brain to help maintain cells under stress.
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Natural habitats were destroyed, pushing animals whose species are already under stress, such as striped hyenas, golden jackals, and Egyptian mongoose, into residential areas, putting them at risk of being killed.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
This response is most relevant for competitive athletes or people who are training intensely while under stress or sleep deprivation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
More importantly, modern cops are trained to de-escalate matters and understand how people react under stress.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Natural habitats were destroyed, pushing animals whose species are already under stress, such as striped hyenas, golden jackals, and Egyptian mongoose, into residential areas, putting them at risk of being killed.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
This response is most relevant for competitive athletes or people who are training intensely while under stress or sleep deprivation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
More importantly, modern cops are trained to de-escalate matters and understand how people react under stress.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for under stress
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“Under stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20stress. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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