1
as in oppressive
difficult to endure
the burdensome living conditions that the early settlers had to endure
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2
as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the burdensome task of finishing the tax return
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Recent Examples of burdensome
But over time, what once felt empowering began to feel burdensome.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, at the Department of Labor, officials are seeking to roll back more than 60 worker protections, framing them as outdated or burdensome.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
So are spiraling condo association fees and burdensome assessments.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
This same tension—whether new technology is burdensome or helpful—is playing out with AI today.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, at the Department of Labor, officials are seeking to roll back more than 60 worker protections, framing them as outdated or burdensome.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
So are spiraling condo association fees and burdensome assessments.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
This same tension—whether new technology is burdensome or helpful—is playing out with AI today.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdensome
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Its pace is slow — occasionally, but rarely, to its detriment — but this clearly deliberate tempo gives you the chance to shoulder the burdens of its oppressive atmosphere and settle into its many puzzles, which regularly trade logic for personal interpretation, and occasionally just vibes.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This process includes questioning the logics and myths that uphold the status quo and calling out oppression as part of the struggle toward an anti-oppressive future.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
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Partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, Earle tackled a challenging routine that impressed the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Real-world tests The scientists tested THOR AI on several challenging copper, argon, and tin cases.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ncell, Nepal’s second-largest telecommunications service provider, noted that shutting down all platforms at once was, in any case, technically difficult and warned that the move would severely impact business.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last summer, after years of hip problems and some difficult surgeries to address them, Jill had an operation that went poorly.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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The backcourt duo of Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, also known as the StudBudz, are shifty, tough shot-making guards who can get hot in a hurry.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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And that’s tough on those guys.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the other extreme is the argument that the dynamic is a matter of other factors, such as the types of work women choose; maternity disruptions to careers; less willingness on the whole to work long hours or more physically demanding positions; and poorer negotiation skills.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The study frames smoke-drying as a deliberate and technically demanding mortuary innovation among tropical hunter-gatherers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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High-Heat-Safe Alternatives While enameled cast-iron cookware is excellent to use for braising, roasting, baking, or gentle stovetop cooking, certain high heat applications like searing steak or blackening fish are best done in other types of pans, like traditional cast iron or stainless steel.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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After all, Miami seemingly has stamina to withstand searing heat after practicing in it all summer, while the opponent typically comes to town ill-prepared for the oppressive temperatures and humidity.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over one thousand positions require Senate confirmation, an often-onerous and lengthy process.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through this proactive effort, the company streamlined its procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes, which eliminated its onerous legacy system and enabled leadership to access timely, accurate data.—
Nate Heeren,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Burdensome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdensome. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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