1
as in loaded
to place a weight or burden on
burdened the dog with a little backpack
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as in troubled
to make sad
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
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Recent Examples of burdened
Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt, with millions burdened by $10,000 or more in unpaid bills.
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CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The researchers wanted to understand how moment-to-moment social experiences, especially with friends, might act as a buffer against loneliness, and whether this effect depends on how burdened caregivers feel.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Italy, still burdened by low growth and an aging population, has brought its deficit below the European Union’s 3% limit a year ahead of schedule.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt, with millions burdened by $10,000 or more in unpaid bills.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
But the weight of those expectations has the ability to crush the shoulders of the fighter who’s burdened with them.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
While speaking on the topic of heartache and loss during an appearance on Sadie Robertson Huff’s WHOA That’s Good Podcast, the Home Town star opened up about how his parents were burdened by a financial loss that took a toll on their family.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Nearly 60% of greater Miami renters are cost-burdened, a term for people who spend at least 30% of their monthly income on housing.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The shortages have impacted 911 call response times and have left officers feeling burdened and overworked, often having to sacrifice personal time to cover events and political rallies, Redford has said in previous interviews with The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The researchers wanted to understand how moment-to-moment social experiences, especially with friends, might act as a buffer against loneliness, and whether this effect depends on how burdened caregivers feel.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Italy, still burdened by low growth and an aging population, has brought its deficit below the European Union’s 3% limit a year ahead of schedule.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt, with millions burdened by $10,000 or more in unpaid bills.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
But the weight of those expectations has the ability to crush the shoulders of the fighter who’s burdened with them.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
While speaking on the topic of heartache and loss during an appearance on Sadie Robertson Huff’s WHOA That’s Good Podcast, the Home Town star opened up about how his parents were burdened by a financial loss that took a toll on their family.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Nearly 60% of greater Miami renters are cost-burdened, a term for people who spend at least 30% of their monthly income on housing.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The shortages have impacted 911 call response times and have left officers feeling burdened and overworked, often having to sacrifice personal time to cover events and political rallies, Redford has said in previous interviews with The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdened
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The incoming freshman class is loaded; the field is wide open.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kershaw, age 37, emerged from the bullpen in the 12th inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and got Nathan Lukes to ground out as Koufax stood and applauded.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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But people all over the country are increasingly troubled by our government’s lack of fairness and due process and want to do something about it.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though he was initially troubled to find his image being used on Sora 2, the implementation of new guardrails around consent seem to have assuaged his concerns.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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David has filled the 52-acre grounds with his own sculptures and art pieces, while Molly owns the 2Create Gallery in town.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Moore caught up with PEOPLE in October and revealed the one thing that's still on her career bucket list after more than two decades in Hollywood filled with successes that span music, movies and beyond.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Denial No one knew if Tripp had been depressed before his suicide.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The rule change, which took effect last fall, came just as San Diego was already re-evaluating Phase Two of Pure Water, because conservation has depressed local water demand and construction costs have soared.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the terms of these transactions have saddled many borrowers with unsustainable debts that are confoundingly difficult to restructure.—
Christopher Smart,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Garcia’s case is also saddled by the likely absence of legal duty owed by James to those who read his social media posts and other commentary.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The men are seen as misogynistic, and the women are oppressed.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, when your organization was founded less than 45 years after slavery was abolished, when Black women were still being forced to be wet nurses to the very children of those who oppressed them and lynching was a common occurrence below the Mason-Dixon Line?—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the company’s rich valuation has stoked skepticism among some investors worried about an AI bubble.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Heading into last offseason, the Guardians worried about the state of their starting pitching.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Combined with the numbers injured, detained or tortured, at least one percent of the Strip’s population suffered first-hand from Israeli violence during the first occupation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Maloyan served as Archbishop of Mardin from 1911 to 1915 and was tortured and killed after refusing to convert to Islam.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Burdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdened. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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