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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
Tom Grimes, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
There are many other stresses that are taking up Hamlin’s time.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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, 10 Feb. 2026
In a world of increasing stresses and dangers, sports is, or should be, a reprieve from the news reported on the front pages.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Beyond the promise of fixing one of the world’s most vexing stresses, Luffu points to the burgeoning market for AI startups focused on serving average consumers rather than big businesses.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The stresses of watching the game could pose cardiovascular health risks, and the ante is higher for diehard fans – especially if their teams lose.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
This puts a premium on range, payload, and onboard computing power, all while surviving the stresses of carrier launches and recoveries at sea.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Set inland in the country’s western region, Cayo is defined by lush rain forest, winding rivers, and a strong sense of remoteness that makes everyday stresses seem distant and insignificant.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The purchase was made to the opposition of local leaders, who worried about the infrastructure stresses on their small, 5,000-person community, as well as the safety of their residents.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Pasle-Green stresses a focus on proper form; think of a long spine with a braced core when performing a deadlift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Siegel stresses that adoption should be a thoughtful, lifelong commitment, not just an emotional decision based on appearance.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
However, SpaceX stresses that this tracking is no substitute for transparency on the part of satellite operators, who should remember to share data on any trajectory changes.
—David Szondy
february 07, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Rezk stresses that marigolds should be treated as just one layer in a multilayered defense, not the whole solution.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
The snow drought is threatening water supplies Drought on its own already stresses water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
She’s spent the day helping freshmen learn essential skills and navigate the stresses of their first year of college.
—Tom Grimes, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
There are many other stresses that are taking up Hamlin’s time.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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, 10 Feb. 2026
In a world of increasing stresses and dangers, sports is, or should be, a reprieve from the news reported on the front pages.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Beyond the promise of fixing one of the world’s most vexing stresses, Luffu points to the burgeoning market for AI startups focused on serving average consumers rather than big businesses.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The stresses of watching the game could pose cardiovascular health risks, and the ante is higher for diehard fans – especially if their teams lose.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
This puts a premium on range, payload, and onboard computing power, all while surviving the stresses of carrier launches and recoveries at sea.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Set inland in the country’s western region, Cayo is defined by lush rain forest, winding rivers, and a strong sense of remoteness that makes everyday stresses seem distant and insignificant.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Wagh stresses that the evolving market requires flexible content strategies across theatrical, streaming and emerging formats including microdramas.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The purchase was made to the opposition of local leaders, who worried about the infrastructure stresses on their small, 5,000-person community, as well as the safety of their residents.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Pasle-Green stresses a focus on proper form; think of a long spine with a braced core when performing a deadlift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Siegel stresses that adoption should be a thoughtful, lifelong commitment, not just an emotional decision based on appearance.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
However, SpaceX stresses that this tracking is no substitute for transparency on the part of satellite operators, who should remember to share data on any trajectory changes.
—David Szondy
february 07, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Rezk stresses that marigolds should be treated as just one layer in a multilayered defense, not the whole solution.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
The snow drought is threatening water supplies Drought on its own already stresses water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
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Chipotle’s 2025 was its worst year ever, with same-store sales falling for the first time since going public and shares plunging 37% amid economic pressures.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Whether prices continue to climb may depend on wholesale costs, supply chain pressures and global trade policies.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Congressional committees have pushed back, proposing funding at current levels (albeit with different allocations and emphases).—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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These tendencies come with various emphases and obsessions, but the differences matter less than the common project.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wildfire worries As the warmth builds, dry, gusty winds will sweep across the High Plains this week, increasing the risk of wildfire ignition and rapid spread.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even this newspaper story worries her.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cheuk’s design practice emphasizes advanced circular fashion and sustainable production, with a major impact on Hong Kong’s fashion scene.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The month emphasizes spiritual devotion, charity and family gatherings, with Muslims breaking fasts in communal meals.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The discovery highlights the risks taken by both those seeking freedom and those who helped them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the halftime show’s setting in a sugarcane field highlights the sugar and rum production in the Caribbean, industries at the heart of the Colonial systems and slave trade that shaped our history.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kilgore leads his cavalry into air battle to the strains of Wagner, taking out combatants in between swigs of coffee.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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These included different regions of the genome across strains specific to arabica and robusta coffee.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a statement, City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, a member of the council’s Budget and Finance Committee, said the report reinforces concerns that the city cannot rely on short-term fixes amid growing structural deficits.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That approach deepens cynicism and reinforces the belief that government is something done to people, not with them.—
Garrett Lucien,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The menu features a range of options, including chicken, beef, sausage and shrimp, along with vegetarian and vegan choices such as mushrooms and tofu.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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