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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
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
With these pressures in mind, Rhodes turned to a state program to retire and restore more than 30 acres of older bogs.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Over the course of eight episodes, the show traces how mounting pressures, deceit and betrayal led to Alex murdering Maggie and Paul in 2021.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
While the very high end of the market is strong, the aspirational luxury market has weakened due to economic pressures.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
His eight havoc plays rank second, and his 21 pressures rank third among freshmen on the edge.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Crosby generated seven pressures win that game, and the extra attention devoted to him freed up counterpart Malcolm Koonce to notch three sacks in a stunning 20-14 victory.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
While some employees are let go for performance or behavior, millions more are caught in restructurings, downsizings, and strategic shifts spurred by investor and marketplace pressures.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Miami recorded 42 total pressures and 36 quarterback hurries on 88 snaps, per Pro Football Focus — nearly one every two dropbacks.
—Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The great hope of the Gulf Arabs is that Trump understands this and finally pressures Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, returning the region to something approaching calm.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Tennessee’s offensive line has allowed a combined 82 pressures, 46 hurries, and 15 QB hits through six games, per Pro Football Focus.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
With these pressures in mind, Rhodes turned to a state program to retire and restore more than 30 acres of older bogs.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Over the course of eight episodes, the show traces how mounting pressures, deceit and betrayal led to Alex murdering Maggie and Paul in 2021.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
While the very high end of the market is strong, the aspirational luxury market has weakened due to economic pressures.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
His eight havoc plays rank second, and his 21 pressures rank third among freshmen on the edge.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Crosby generated seven pressures win that game, and the extra attention devoted to him freed up counterpart Malcolm Koonce to notch three sacks in a stunning 20-14 victory.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
While some employees are let go for performance or behavior, millions more are caught in restructurings, downsizings, and strategic shifts spurred by investor and marketplace pressures.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Miami recorded 42 total pressures and 36 quarterback hurries on 88 snaps, per Pro Football Focus — nearly one every two dropbacks.
—Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The defense has been top five against the run and pressures quarterbacks at a higher rate than any team but the Broncos.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The great hope of the Gulf Arabs is that Trump understands this and finally pressures Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, returning the region to something approaching calm.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Air traffic control has had longstanding staffing issues, but the stresses created by that are only exacerbated by the shutdown for controllers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Carmel city councilors are pushing back against plans from the city to move some public meetings to daytime hours at City Hall, Mayor Sue Finkam's latest proposal to cut down on costs amid budget constraints caused by the state's property tax reforms.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has inked a number of blockbuster deals this year, aiming to ease constraints on computing power.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Assuming that forces an honor, finesse the six on the second.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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This is the type of loss that forces a team to take a long look in the mirror.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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But concomitant with this were tensions around the concept of localism, an ethos with its roots in the conditions and convictions of the earliest settlers.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Utah incident showed how counter protesters, too, can elevate tensions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Castro’s talent lies in meticulously creating a realistic—and entertaining—portrait of one man’s compulsions, bringing individual texture to a curious social phenomenon.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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And for me, that is the fuel that compels this need to create a new era of truth and justice.—
Kurt Streeter,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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What compels them to take on such dangerous assignments?—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prince William, who was an air ambulance pilot, frequently highlights the strains and stresses of working on the frontline of emergency services — and the mental health support that those teams need.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The American whiskey industry is on the rocks, with anti-tariff backlash hurting exports and exacerbating the strains of a years-long slump in domestic demand.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While China often threatens and coerces other countries, such as in disputes with South Korea and Australia, its actions are often triggered by events that China feels directly threaten its core interests.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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“Pressures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressures. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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