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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-pressured
Adjective
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But maintaining security over the strait would require a high-risk, resource-intensive operation that could be a yearslong American commitment.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The timetable that Kaufmann laid out Wednesday night envisions intensive design work through the end of this year, with construction starting in 2027.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is a trap door marketed as an open door.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Often marketed as a quieter alternative than its neighbors, the island has implemented limits on tourists, according to GOB Menorca, a nonprofit environmental organization.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Swalwell denied it and threatened to take legal action against the woman.—
Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump also publicly threatened a lawsuit after denying involvement in creating the lewd drawing when interviewed by the story’s reporters.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No injuries were reported in the blaze and no structures were threatened, despite an extensive list of evacuation orders and warnings that were issued at the fire's most intense point.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Combining creatine with electrolytes may improve hydration and exercise performance, especially during intense or prolonged workouts.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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The store’s inventory will come from local closets and be merchandised around upcoming events including Ultra (March 27-29), the Miami Open (through March 29), Formula 1 (May 1-3) and Swim Week (May 25-June 1).—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His character is described as a serial killer who terrorized the City years ago.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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And some of the silence is designed to amplify the missing, the previously ignored, the co-opted, the terrorized, the gaslighted, and excluded voices of the country’s most ardent supporters of a multiracial democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When manufacturing jobs disappeared in the ’90s, the pace of change — though devastating in concentrated communities — unfolded over many years.—
Maria Flynn,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead of shipping heavy liquid waste across the country, local hubs process the waste into concentrated, dry pellets or liquids that are easier and cheaper to transport to nearby farms.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dan Levy knows exactly what keeps him up at night, as the possibility of being blackmailed into committing crimes has haunted him for years.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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The show follows two directionless siblings, Morgan and Nicky (Levy), who are blackmailed into the world of organized crime.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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“High-pressured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-pressured. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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