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
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The scientists say their detailed map and data could help local decision-makers address overpumping from stressed aquifers, and help researchers estimate how much water has been depleted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Despite the severity of individual cases, WHO officials stressed that the overall risk to the general public remains low.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
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Adjective
To be sure, Americans felt more stressed about low savings and credit card debt, and car insurance was on par with medical bills.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The scientists say their detailed map and data could help local decision-makers address overpumping from stressed aquifers, and help researchers estimate how much water has been depleted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
White noted that so far Leo’s leadership style has stressed collaboration while listening to as many people and perspectives as possible.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Despite the severity of individual cases, WHO officials stressed that the overall risk to the general public remains low.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressed
Adjective
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Gee, can't imagine why fans were tired of Mark Hamill towards the end!—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Early this year many Fed policymakers were worried the job market was stalling and leaned toward rate cuts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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But as more headlines emerge about the potentially deadly infection, many are reminded of the COVID pandemic − and worried about the United State's preparedness.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests and much pomp and circumstance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Butcher spent much of season four confined to a hospital bed, and as the season neared its end, Urban wasn’t exhausted.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Maxey has looked exhausted in the first two games of the series and scored just five points in the second half after scoring 19 in the game’s first 24 minutes.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Longoria reinforced this as an important point for the rising star producers in the room.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Youth-defying goalie Duran Ferree reinforced the back line’s confidence with three straight clean sheets to begin the season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some nervous Democrats and their allies worry that language could thwart installation of a Democratic majority in the next Congress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Stressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressed. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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