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as in stresses
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
a business executive who works well under pressure
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as in constraints
the use of power to impose one's will on another
pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider
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as in forces
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
his father pressured him to go out for the swim team
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Recent Examples of pressures
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
China appears to be stuck in a deflationary trap, with even the pressures sparked by the Iran war failing to boost prices.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The series thoughtfully explores young love and the serious challenges facing today’s teens in a nuanced portrayal of its characters, including mental health struggles, social media pressures, and the expectations placed on young Black athletes.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
However, these stocks also carry company-specific risks — including operational challenges, cost pressures and management decisions — in addition to metal price volatility.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Starkie claimed Ferguson maintained a large household staff despite financial pressures.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noah pressures her to choose him and accuses her of being a gold digger in the process.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Businesses are either forced to absorb rising input costs, which pressures profit margins, or pass them through to clients, which adds to inflationary pressures.
—Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The caller pressures you to stay on the line and discourages you from contacting anyone else.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond responded in a video posted on X, claiming the message effectively pressures candidates of color to end their gubernatorial bid.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
If someone pressures for more, that’s their problem.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Unnerved by his son’s reverence, Big Ant keeps his distance from the boy and subtly pressures him to toughen up and abandon his artistic pursuits.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
In the present, her mother lies to her church friends about Audrey’s nonexistent medical career, pressures her to date a nice and rich but hopelessly boring divorcé and guilt-trips Audrey into extending her stay.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
His quick steps can cause tackles to lose their balance, and his burst to turn pressures into sacks is tremendous.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
China appears to be stuck in a deflationary trap, with even the pressures sparked by the Iran war failing to boost prices.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The series thoughtfully explores young love and the serious challenges facing today’s teens in a nuanced portrayal of its characters, including mental health struggles, social media pressures, and the expectations placed on young Black athletes.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
However, these stocks also carry company-specific risks — including operational challenges, cost pressures and management decisions — in addition to metal price volatility.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Starkie claimed Ferguson maintained a large household staff despite financial pressures.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
If someone pressures you to send money immediately, treat it as a warning sign.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noah pressures her to choose him and accuses her of being a gold digger in the process.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Businesses are either forced to absorb rising input costs, which pressures profit margins, or pass them through to clients, which adds to inflationary pressures.
—Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The caller pressures you to stay on the line and discourages you from contacting anyone else.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond responded in a video posted on X, claiming the message effectively pressures candidates of color to end their gubernatorial bid.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
If someone pressures for more, that’s their problem.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Unnerved by his son’s reverence, Big Ant keeps his distance from the boy and subtly pressures him to toughen up and abandon his artistic pursuits.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
In the present, her mother lies to her church friends about Audrey’s nonexistent medical career, pressures her to date a nice and rich but hopelessly boring divorcé and guilt-trips Audrey into extending her stay.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressures
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Add to that the stresses of living in a small environment with other people and trying to accomplish a lot of tasks in a habitat that is isolated and dangerous.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, and Krispy Kreme wants to help consumers deal with the stresses of filing taxes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The interest highlights a broader global scramble for copper, one in which supply constraints are colliding with soaring demand from electric vehicles and power grids.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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By the 1980s, Agüero was among the many filmmakers working in Chile’s growing advertising industry, struggling with the practical constraints of moviemaking under the Pinochet dictatorship while also trying to find his cinematic voice.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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New Yorkers deserve a system that protects them before harm occurs — not one that forces them to fight for years to reclaim what was already theirs.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In her latest Netflix action effort, Theron plays a woman who sets off on a trip to Australia to soothe her grief but unwittingly crosses paths with Egerton’s unnerving hunter, who forces her into a game of cat and mouse.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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The move threatens to raise tensions between regional adversaries in a country that is still recovering from a civil war that stymied attempts to liberalize one of Africa’s biggest economies.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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If geopolitical tensions continue to ease and crude remains below its recent war spike, the market can begin to price in a better environment for freight, supply chain costs, and consumer purchasing power.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Letters admitting compulsions and guilt Judge Lopez must also weigh whether letters Cox wrote to a judge in 1993 and 1995 will be admissible.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet the Gospel compels us to do just that.—
William E. Lori,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps that’s what compels me, somewhere in the middle of our lunch, to unmask.—
Zeba Blay,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eyal Zamir said the strains on Israel’s armed forces have created an urgent need to increase military recruitment.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, in the case of probiotic drinks, the specific bacterial strains matter too.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, the rotation of this filament clearly dominates how the galaxies within it spin, perhaps by funneling hydrogen gas along the dark-matter filament and onto the galaxies in a way that coerces their spin while providing further fuel for star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Pressures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressures. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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