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as in pressures
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
with a full-time job and her college courses, the young woman is under a lot of stress right now
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as in emphases
a special notice or importance given to something
the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety
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as in worries
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 emphasizes
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stresses
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
That includes measuring aerodynamic loads, vibration levels, airflow conditions, and other stresses encountered during flight.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
All the stresses and strains get to you and you’re just done.
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Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Big 12 stresses that Judge Curry’s ruling pertains to the NCAA’s enforcement of an NCAA bylaw that is not at issue in the Big 12’s case.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
According to a new paper, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, accumulative stresses in the Earth’s crust in California are higher today than at any point over the last 1,000 years, raising concerns over the potential for a massive rupture in the Los Angeles region.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
In addition to the stresses of fatherhood, Nathan has to balance his bosun duties while dealing with last season's fallout with Joe Bradley.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
This is a gathering problem, especially when coupled with stresses on brittle supply chains, raising questions about whether new space funding can be allocated in a timely manner.
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Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The article stresses that essential human skills, including judgment, communication, and critical thinking, remain highly valuable.
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Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The campaign also stresses that the sirens are geared toward people who are outside during extreme weather, alerting them to seek shelter, Cagann said.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Tehran stresses its sovereignty.
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Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
While proper mowing is ultimately beneficial to your grass, the procedure itself stresses it out.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Executive chef Kyle Perkins stresses local sourcing and fresh ingredients, including the addition of the property’s own farm.
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Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
What stresses or tensions would come out into the open if Putin made a deal to end the war which wasn’t overwhelmingly positive for Russia?
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
The National Weather Service explains the difference between flood watches and warnings and stresses that people in flood-prone areas should move to higher ground when flooding is imminent.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
That includes measuring aerodynamic loads, vibration levels, airflow conditions, and other stresses encountered during flight.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
All the stresses and strains get to you and you’re just done.
—
Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Big 12 stresses that Judge Curry’s ruling pertains to the NCAA’s enforcement of an NCAA bylaw that is not at issue in the Big 12’s case.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
According to a new paper, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, accumulative stresses in the Earth’s crust in California are higher today than at any point over the last 1,000 years, raising concerns over the potential for a massive rupture in the Los Angeles region.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
In addition to the stresses of fatherhood, Nathan has to balance his bosun duties while dealing with last season's fallout with Joe Bradley.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.
—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
This is a gathering problem, especially when coupled with stresses on brittle supply chains, raising questions about whether new space funding can be allocated in a timely manner.
—
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Verb
Bagnara stresses picking repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for maximum efficiency and minimal side effects for humans and pets.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The article stresses that essential human skills, including judgment, communication, and critical thinking, remain highly valuable.
—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The campaign also stresses that the sirens are geared toward people who are outside during extreme weather, alerting them to seek shelter, Cagann said.
—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Tehran stresses its sovereignty.
—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
While proper mowing is ultimately beneficial to your grass, the procedure itself stresses it out.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Executive chef Kyle Perkins stresses local sourcing and fresh ingredients, including the addition of the property’s own farm.
—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
What stresses or tensions would come out into the open if Putin made a deal to end the war which wasn’t overwhelmingly positive for Russia?
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
The National Weather Service explains the difference between flood watches and warnings and stresses that people in flood-prone areas should move to higher ground when flooding is imminent.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
Noun
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Feeling the pressures of the world?
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Under this view, human and plant species were entirely malleable, shaped profoundly by the pressures of the natural and artificial world around them.
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Hill’s behavior in both cases was egregious, but, whatever the technical reasons for the court’s emphases, her interactions with Crosby almost certainly had the greater impact on the verdict, given that Crosby had strong doubts about Murdaugh’s guilt.
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After Tuesday’s outing, Imai said the pitch clock and differences in scouting report emphases are somewhat to blame for his command issues.
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Eftekhari worries that the mood at Iran’s first match, where fans and protesters clashed, affected the players.
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Iran’s president worries about street protests Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed concern that some Iranians could openly protest again.
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Musk has sought for more than a decade to get the public comfortable with SpaceX’s approach to rocket development, which emphasizes testing cheap prototypes in flight and embracing the occasional mishap rather than trying to guarantee perfection.
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Over in Formula 1, Peter Kenyon, an advisor of Atlassian Williams F1 Racing Team, emphasizes the important of getting the right people on your team to help build your culture.
Verb
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Through themes of identity, secrecy, and self-worth, the novel highlights the emotional cost of assimilation.
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The menu highlights a $3 fish taco, which is served either fried or grilled, with pico de gallo, cabbage and various salsas on the side.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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Players might also take scissors to their socks as a solution to ward off cramping or reduce muscle strains and fatigue during a grueling 90-minute game.
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If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place.
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The study, which primarily reinforces existing knowledge about COVID vaccines, sought to determine how COVID vaccinations impact hospitalizations, emergency room trips and urgent care visits.
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Each room has an eclectic mix of contemporary art, antiques, textiles, rugs, and books, and also features a fireplace and generous seating areas.
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Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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