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
The same goes for Germany, which is additionally burdened by an impossible housing situation, impenetrable bureaucracy, and a bad digital infrastructure.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Prince George is not being burdened by tremendous royal expectations, exposure and scrutiny.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The ruling found the city's ordinance was not narrowly tailored and burdened more speech than necessary.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Rising mortgage rates have further burdened buyers, with monthly payments ballooning beyond reach for many.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The worst effects of the storm weren’t solely borne by the residents living in the hurricane’s direct path, but by those already burdened by other social and economic challenges, such as the uninsured and those in rental precarity, families living in poverty, and people in poor health.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Unequal educational opportunities have long disproportionately burdened Southern children.
—Paul Goldman, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Kahn is now employed again and has health insurance, she's burdened by the bills.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
If your partner feels burdened, offer to offload some of their tasks.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Prince George is not being burdened by tremendous royal expectations, exposure and scrutiny.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The ruling found the city's ordinance was not narrowly tailored and burdened more speech than necessary.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Rising mortgage rates have further burdened buyers, with monthly payments ballooning beyond reach for many.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The worst effects of the storm weren’t solely borne by the residents living in the hurricane’s direct path, but by those already burdened by other social and economic challenges, such as the uninsured and those in rental precarity, families living in poverty, and people in poor health.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Unequal educational opportunities have long disproportionately burdened Southern children.
—Paul Goldman, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Kahn is now employed again and has health insurance, she's burdened by the bills.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
If your partner feels burdened, offer to offload some of their tasks.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdened
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The New York Yankees loaded the bases in the fifth inning Tuesday against Valdez at Houston's Daikin Park.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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These tools typically consist of two handles that are spring loaded.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Baker highlighted big screen debutant Shih-Yuan Ma, for her performance as the rebellious, troubled older daughter I-Ann.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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About two decades ago, Pope John Paul II had been deeply troubled by events leading up to the Iraq war.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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And in a world filled with junk content, where everyone is a wannabe influencer peddling their lifestyle and products, Tate’s a pretty good pick for learning how to live your life, said 21-year-old John Fitch, who spars at Betiss’ gym a few times a week.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Right on time, Target dropped a Fall Outfit Storefront filled with sweaters, dresses, shoes, and bags that make getting dressed easy.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rather than feeling triumphant at how believable ELIZA was, Weizenbaum was depressed by how gullible people seemed to be.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Her research has shown that lynchings depressed the rate of patent applications by Black Americans, which could have otherwise contributed to innovation and economic growth.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Aug. 2025
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Officials still at the agency told me that the pileup of new policies, combined with staff departures, has saddled them with heavier workloads.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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That system brutally enforced racial segregation, which oppressed the Black majority, for 50 years before ending in 1994.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Luka’s policy change was motivated in part by regulatory pressure, especially in Italy, where officials worried that Replika posed a risk to minors and emotionally fragile users.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Emily Brontë appears in every way indifferent to the need for love and companionship that tortured the lives of her sisters.—
Emily Temple
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Several women were tortured and gang raped.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Burdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdened. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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