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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
If reimposed, the levies could further compound inflationary pressures in the world’s largest economy at a time when the war in Iran is pushing up prices, especially in the energy sector.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
While disruptions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have had a more limited direct impact on container traffic into Hong Kong compared to regional peers, rerouting and elevated fuel costs are adding to industry pressures.
—Lee Ying Shan,emily Tan, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Davies said that the reductions were driven by inflation, pressures to license fee and commercial income and a turbulent global economy.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Davies said that the reductions were driven by inflation, pressures to license fee and commercial income and a turbulent global economy.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, with construction years away and overcrowding pressures continuing, the question of where inmates are housed - and how - is likely to remain a flashpoint in the race for Fulton County's next leadership.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
However, the last three decades have seen that pioneer spirit clash with — and eventually succumb to — the pressures of consolidation and short-term profit, critics say.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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
The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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
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
If reimposed, the levies could further compound inflationary pressures in the world’s largest economy at a time when the war in Iran is pushing up prices, especially in the energy sector.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
While disruptions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have had a more limited direct impact on container traffic into Hong Kong compared to regional peers, rerouting and elevated fuel costs are adding to industry pressures.
—Lee Ying Shan,emily Tan, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Davies said that the reductions were driven by inflation, pressures to license fee and commercial income and a turbulent global economy.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Davies said that the reductions were driven by inflation, pressures to license fee and commercial income and a turbulent global economy.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, with construction years away and overcrowding pressures continuing, the question of where inmates are housed - and how - is likely to remain a flashpoint in the race for Fulton County's next leadership.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
However, the last three decades have seen that pioneer spirit clash with — and eventually succumb to — the pressures of consolidation and short-term profit, critics say.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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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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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Extreme environmental conditions, such as cold exposure or other physical stresses that affect your cognition.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And in a strategic competition defined by iteration cycles measured in weeks—not years—those constraints do more than slow the United States down.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lowering fluoridation levels in drinking water due to supply chain constraints is a new development, separate from efforts by activists who have campaigned to stop the practice for health concerns, though the medical community supports low levels of fluoride in drinking water as safe.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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But what begins as a local emergency soon spirals into a deeper, more terrifying mystery, one that forces the town’s residents to confront the unknown.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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This constraint forces strict prioritization.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2026
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But even as mediators worked for peace, tensions simmered.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As Greg attempts to win Jack's approval, comedic missteps happen and tensions rise.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 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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Combined with Angel and Rue’s drive through the desert, Levinson seems to be pointing at the hollowness of the American Dream, which compels a person to risk their life, only to end up photographing dumb bimbos for OnlyFans.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis has avoided saying that lawmakers should be redrawing the map for partisan gains, instead saying a looming decision from the Supreme Court on the Voting Rights Act compels the state to redistrict.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The agency reported 7,349 cases of mpox from both strains in California since 2022.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Omicron variant first popped up in 2021 with 32 mutations to the virus and began replacing prior strains — Cicada has around 70 mutations compared to the variants used in the 2025-26 vaccines, the CDC says.—
Eva Flowe
April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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