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as in pressure
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
with a full-time job and her college courses, the young woman is under a lot of stress right now
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong
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as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stress
Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 June 2025
McMahon adds that hormones, stress, allergies, hot tools, and diet can also cause a dry or irritated scalp.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Seeing your cucumber leaves turning yellow can indicate that the cucumber plants are stressed by pests, diseases, or other factors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Noun
As press secretary, Moyers sought to mend the president's relationship with the media, but the stresses of the Vietnam War led to his resignation in December 1966.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 June 2025
McMahon adds that hormones, stress, allergies, hot tools, and diet can also cause a dry or irritated scalp.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Verb
It should be stressed that an investigation does not mean the target will be charged with a crime, let alone convicted.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Seeing your cucumber leaves turning yellow can indicate that the cucumber plants are stressed by pests, diseases, or other factors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stress
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Seattle put the pressure on Jan Oblak and his defense, forcing the Slovenian into a few saves while sending more attempts just beyond the frame of goal.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Its assessments will consider a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures, and financial and international developments.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For example, while Western markets typically focus heavily on Valentine's Day in February, markets like China place greater emphasis on Lunar New Year during the same period.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In recent years, the museum has placed a growing emphasis on telling a more complete story about the nation’s founding.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Especially considering that defenses would also have to worry about DK Metcalf on the other side of the field. Also read: Commanders Owner Pays Steep Investment in Jayden Daniels As of now, there have been no signs that McLaurin's holdout is going to end with the Commanders trading him.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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After studies had linked chronic exposure to high levels of mercury found in fish and whale blubber to developmental delays, scientists began to worry about the element’s effects on the young brain.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Tehran had no interest in negotiating with the U.S. while Israel continued attacking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Similarly, Lesly Leon, bound for an administrative fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, emphasized the duality of personal and community growth in a meaningful career.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The collection will highlight Basquiat’s bold, abstract images on a collection of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel that will include symbols, words, Breton stripes and denim treatments on graphic T-shirts, oversize bomber jackets, jeans, cardigans and other products.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The ceremony is expected to highlight a milestone centennial of filmmaking on the island nation, which has recently hosted such high-profile Hollywood productions as Jurassic World Rebirth and Gladiator II.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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Starter Tanner Houck remains on the injury list with a flexor pronator strain and is scheduled to pitch following an opener on Sunday in Worcester.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The findings reveal widespread circulation of highly pathogenic influenza strains, particularly H5N1, in areas where human and wildlife health infrastructure is limited.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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His primary focus is civil space policy, with interests in both defense and energy & environment.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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The Marketing In the same vein, Raffles Hotels & Resorts is embracing its own part in the history of the Golden Age, but this time with a focus on services.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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The family also played a key role in commemorating the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and V-E Day, further reinforcing its role on both the national and international stage.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stress. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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