1
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
Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Wellness reporter Rachel Hale wrote about Gen Z's financial anxiety being on the rise in the wake of student loan payment pressures and uncertainty.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Citing economic pressures, the museum reduced its staff earlier this year, with a total of eight positions affected either by layoffs or a reduction in pay and benefits.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Smith, who began his career at tackle but has played both tackle and guard the past two years, permitted three sacks and eight pressures in preseason, per Pro Football Focus.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, the Fed is boxed in by competing pressures, namely its dual mandate for price stability and maximum employment.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Europe is battling its own demons, including a surge in far-right nationalism and economic pressures.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The pressures of the war wear on the performers in different ways — the younger men grapple with the fear of being called up to serve, many of the women have boyfriends on the front lines and some of the older members have lost children in battle.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The law currently gives prosecutors too much leverage in the courtroom and pressures defendants to take a plea deal over defending themselves at trial, Preston said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
But Jackson's availability could affect their ability to match Los Angeles' depth, particularly if the Sparks' frontcourt tandem of Stevens and Dearica Hamby pressures Seattle inside.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
While his family pressures him to alter the lineup, his bond with Charles remains the strongest argument for his decision.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Senate is also debating whether to move forward on legislation that would slap steep tariffs on some of Russia's trading partners as the United States pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The coming days will test whether Milei's popularity can withstand the dual pressures of economic stagnation and credibility erosion, or whether the volatile dynamics of Argentine politics will claim another victim.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Wellness reporter Rachel Hale wrote about Gen Z's financial anxiety being on the rise in the wake of student loan payment pressures and uncertainty.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Citing economic pressures, the museum reduced its staff earlier this year, with a total of eight positions affected either by layoffs or a reduction in pay and benefits.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Smith, who began his career at tackle but has played both tackle and guard the past two years, permitted three sacks and eight pressures in preseason, per Pro Football Focus.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, the Fed is boxed in by competing pressures, namely its dual mandate for price stability and maximum employment.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Europe is battling its own demons, including a surge in far-right nationalism and economic pressures.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The pressures of the war wear on the performers in different ways — the younger men grapple with the fear of being called up to serve, many of the women have boyfriends on the front lines and some of the older members have lost children in battle.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The suit also alleges that Fox News pressures its guests not to appear on Newsmax and has hired private investigators to target Newsmax executives in an effort to drag down the channel.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The law currently gives prosecutors too much leverage in the courtroom and pressures defendants to take a plea deal over defending themselves at trial, Preston said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
But Jackson's availability could affect their ability to match Los Angeles' depth, particularly if the Sparks' frontcourt tandem of Stevens and Dearica Hamby pressures Seattle inside.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
While his family pressures him to alter the lineup, his bond with Charles remains the strongest argument for his decision.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Senate is also debating whether to move forward on legislation that would slap steep tariffs on some of Russia's trading partners as the United States pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressures
Noun
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This year, many families are facing new stresses, from economic uncertainty to confusing and sometimes misleading health information.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Algorithmic Literacy requires genuine technical comprehension of AI capabilities, constraints, and ethical implications.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wharton's Thomas Winberry explains how financial constraints can delay innovation and long-term growth for firms, as well as the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But upon Bennet’s arrival, things take a turn for the bizarre, when the wealthy tycoon builds himself a prison cell in the basement, in an apparent act of meditative penance that forces Blakey into an inversion of traditional power dynamics.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The death sets off a chain of events that forces Lilian to revisit her fractured family life and complicated bond with her ex-husband.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though the two nations have since normalized relations, tensions often flare, especially regarding unresolved historical disputes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rumors have swirled about personal and financial tensions that led to the dissolution of their professional relationship.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Political compulsions could lead to measures that expand the country's fiscal deficit, further raising borrowing costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fact is, many of us will have sudden urges and compulsions today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The power of Ed and Lorraine Warren compels you — to buy a movie ticket!—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The power of Christ still compels moviegoers.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the moon clashes with Venus, failing to participate strains workplace relationships.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sudden start and stop movements can also lead to a greater risk of calf strains and ankle sprains.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Compulsory heterosexuality is a theoretical framework coined by lesbian scholar Adrienne Rich in 1980 to describe how heterosexuality as an institution compels and coerces female sexuality for patriarchal purposes.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
27 Aug. 2025
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The pic centers on Ali (Ekin Koç), a university professor who is haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother and coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Pressures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressures. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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