as in tired
suffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress
you seem really stressed right now, so maybe you should try to do something more relaxing
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as in worried
to experience concern or anxiety
the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong
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as in emphasized
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stressed
Sherry Paramore, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Of course, directors’ authority is still contested as production timelines compress in a stressed economy — and creative decision-making become even more data-driven in the era of streaming.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pinellas superintendent Hendrick would not discuss the discipline handed to specific students after anti-ICE protests but stressed that each would receive due process considerations.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In turn, that helps students feel less stressed, focus better in class and have more time for studying — all of which contribute to better academic performance and higher graduation rates.
—Sherry Paramore, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Of course, directors’ authority is still contested as production timelines compress in a stressed economy — and creative decision-making become even more data-driven in the era of streaming.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Parbhoo stressed that the organization’s work has gained greater importance in recent weeks as Indian immigrants in Frisco have become the target of activists who oppose the H-1B visa program.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pinellas superintendent Hendrick would not discuss the discipline handed to specific students after anti-ICE protests but stressed that each would receive due process considerations.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressed
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For anyone who’s tired of layering in linen blankets and jute throw rugs, an accordion divider is another excellent option.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Want a worker who always shows up, never says no, never gets sick, and can work without getting tired?—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He's heard from business owners worried about a drop in tourism and property owners who have begun receiving eminent domain notices from the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The kingdom has long used its ability to quickly lift oil output as a way to calm markets worried about supply disruptions.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The findings quantify a global shift — emphasized most recently by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China this week and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s last month — in which Beijing is courting Washington’s traditional partners, nations now hedging between the superpowers.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Griffin emphasized the need to learn how AI can improve one’s work so that a person can stay competitive in the job market.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Another event planned to return to Scripps Park this year is San Diego Triathalon Challenge Weekend, highlighted by a 1-mile ocean swim, 30-mile bike ride and 8-mile run.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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These are the 2026 contestants whose departures were highlighted in the episode (plus the recognizable faces USA TODAY spotted).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And we're all exhausted by the endless division.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fluid accumulated in his body, pushing his weight close to 240 pounds and leaving him exhausted and swollen.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Even the audience was made up entirely of robots, which reinforced the scale of the production.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jackson reinforced Blackness as beautiful and Black people as somebody, and that lit a fuse in people like Gant.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, chia, and flax are rich in magnesium and omega-3s, helping to support nervous-system and hormonal balance.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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And to be perfectly fair, nervous gratuitous laughter at stupid jokes is not unknown among anyone, including the press corps.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Stressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressed. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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