1
as in oppressive
difficult to endure
the burdensome living conditions that the early settlers had to endure
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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
The Kraken unload Burakovsky’s contract ($5.5 million salary-cap hit) without a burdensome buyout.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
But as the Education Department worked with various programs and their associations on different ways to demonstrate compliance that would not be too burdensome, seemingly all but some yeshivas dropped their opposition to the new rules.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
The goal isn’t to fill your schedule with big, burdensome events that wear you down, but to sprinkle in the kind of thoughtful energy that’ll keep your connection fun, fresh, and alive.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 June 2025
So, setting the Waymo driverless EVs on fire created an extremely burdensome situation for local authorities.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
But as the Education Department worked with various programs and their associations on different ways to demonstrate compliance that would not be too burdensome, seemingly all but some yeshivas dropped their opposition to the new rules.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
The goal isn’t to fill your schedule with big, burdensome events that wear you down, but to sprinkle in the kind of thoughtful energy that’ll keep your connection fun, fresh, and alive.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 June 2025
So, setting the Waymo driverless EVs on fire created an extremely burdensome situation for local authorities.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdensome
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The decision to leave Iran was driven by the oppressive changes following the Iranian Revolution in 1979 concerning the treatment of women.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Companies that left were celebrated, those companies that did not join in divesting their interests in this oppressive regime were ostracised, and the South African government was dealt a measurable blow.—
Frank Altman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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All of these factors combine to make AI adoption incredibly challenging, expensive and time-consuming.—
Dave Friend,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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As such, piloting an FPV drone is a completely different, entirely more challenging kettle of fish than piloting a standard camera drone.—
Sam Kieldsen,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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Some of them include washing with harsh shampoos, particularly those with sulfates or alcohol; overusing scalp scrubs or clarifying products; and not washing frequently enough.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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Unlike many traditional sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate—two common culprits behind coral bleaching—reef-safe formulas skip the harsh stuff in favor of ocean-friendly alternatives that tend to also be gentler on sensitive skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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This moderately difficult, half-mile trail through the Mission Hills Open Space, is located across from Pioneer Park.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Attorney Nicole Blank Becker, who represents R. Kelly, told Fox News Digital that jurors, just like anyone else, have a difficult time separating emotions from charges.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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However, generally speaking, insoluble fiber is commonly found in whole grains, bran, legumes, nuts, seeds, produce skins, and tough vegetables and fruits.—
Mara Santilli,
SELF,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Further stymying manufacturing’s renaissance is that plant work isn’t just dirty and physically demanding – albeit less than in prior generations – but also relatively low-paying with limited career prospects.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But the plaintiffs in the case and the Biden administration said the appeals court was wrong to apply that standard and should have instead analyzed it under the most demanding level, strict scrutiny, because the law impedes adults' access to speech protected by the Constitution.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Caminero, who was hitless in his previous 17 at-bats, led off with a searing homer to left-center, hit at 109.2 mph and carrying 409 feet.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Dad can whip up incredible meals with cookware that offers the searing power of stainless steel and the easy cleanup of nonstick.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Such onerous requirements for something as basic as food could amount to war crimes, Grant said, and could even lead to accusations that organizations like GHF are complicit.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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This area will definitely result in the collapse of some treasuries in the future, whereby onerous terms will force companies to sell and/or interest rates will become too costly to sustain during a bear market.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Burdensome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdensome. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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