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as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the early settlers often used horses to carry their burdens
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as in responsibility
something one must do because of prior agreement
the burden of homework prevented the youngster from joining his friends at the game
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
burdened the dog with a little backpack
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as in to trouble
to make sad
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
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Recent Examples of burden
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
But several Johnson opponents argued the ordinance would place too large a burden on neighborhood landlords and should be reworked alongside them.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The clinical research ecosystem has never been more technologically capable — or more burdened by its own ambition.
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Janice Chang,
STAT,
22 June 2026
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American families also shoulder financial burdens that many Dutch families never face.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
But several Johnson opponents argued the ordinance would place too large a burden on neighborhood landlords and should be reworked alongside them.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Verb
Go ahead and snag this adult PJ set that feels like silk, won’t burden you with more length than necessary, and benefits from a cutesy whale pattern all children at heart will appreciate.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The clinical research ecosystem has never been more technologically capable — or more burdened by its own ambition.
—
Janice Chang,
STAT,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burden
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Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
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Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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Fundstrat Global Advisors' Tom Lee has joined a growing chorus of Wall Street bulls forecasting the S & P 500 will end the year at 8,000.
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The chorus rises into a falsetto that can carry urgency, comfort, and humor before a listener understands a single word.
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The South Africans looked dangerous on the counterattack, creating multiple chances, though their shots in the opening minutes were limited to long-range strikes that barely troubled the Canadians.
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Playing just nine miles from his old stomping grounds at Red Bull Arena, Murillo, who now plays for Besiktas in Turkey, troubled England in the first half.
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While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
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That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
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Leaders who want durable AI revenue need to treat commercial clarity as an obligation before the market turns confusion into precedent.
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Taking time to understand the legal obligations, reviewing account documents and exploring repayment or debt relief options when necessary can help families make informed financial decisions during an already challenging time.
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However, price bulls highlight a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and past IEA surplus forecasts that failed to depress prices.
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The problem is that too many teachers are failing to motivate students, and the peer effect can go both ways, depressing student achievement in places where ambition isn’t valued.
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For years, small satellite manufacturers have built their business plans around the idea that SpaceX could launch their payload to space through its affordable Falcon 9 Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare missions.
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Designed for demanding factory environments, the Galbot S1 features a dual-arm payload capacity of 110 pounds (50 kilograms), vision-only centimeter-level positioning, and 360-degree omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.
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“Burden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burden. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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