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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
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
This is compounded by what researchers describe as the invisible web of psychosocial, physical, and disease-related stresses that women disproportionately carry.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
But what it's meant to do is basically alleviate the stresses of city driving.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That is why Microsoft's research stresses combining provenance tracking with watermarking and cryptographic signatures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The team will also examine real-world load scenarios, including complex multiaxial stresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But Johnson stresses that this approach may not work for everyone—and that’s OK, too.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
However, Hankey stresses that the recent increase goes beyond typical seasonal variation; there's still an almost doubling in the largest events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Creswell stresses that runners should be on the lookout for this and sit down at the first sign of dizziness.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Coursera’s Hart stresses the importance of using this early phase of the AI era to learn and to adjust.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
But Gill stresses he’s not defined by one cultural or political side.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
While the spa offers a high degree of customisation, Perumbuduri stresses on how the wellness approach is holistic; Ayurveda is more interested in rebalancing overall health based on a constitutional analysis rather than symptomatic treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Lack of pruning or improper pruning causes thin, weak branching that stresses the plant which results in drooping and other problems.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Much of this shift is attributed to outside stresses like geopolitical issues and the rise of AI technology.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
This is compounded by what researchers describe as the invisible web of psychosocial, physical, and disease-related stresses that women disproportionately carry.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
But what it's meant to do is basically alleviate the stresses of city driving.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That is why Microsoft's research stresses combining provenance tracking with watermarking and cryptographic signatures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The team will also examine real-world load scenarios, including complex multiaxial stresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Drought on its own already stresses water supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But Johnson stresses that this approach may not work for everyone—and that’s OK, too.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
However, Hankey stresses that the recent increase goes beyond typical seasonal variation; there's still an almost doubling in the largest events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Creswell stresses that runners should be on the lookout for this and sit down at the first sign of dizziness.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Coursera’s Hart stresses the importance of using this early phase of the AI era to learn and to adjust.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
But Gill stresses he’s not defined by one cultural or political side.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
While the spa offers a high degree of customisation, Perumbuduri stresses on how the wellness approach is holistic; Ayurveda is more interested in rebalancing overall health based on a constitutional analysis rather than symptomatic treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Lack of pruning or improper pruning causes thin, weak branching that stresses the plant which results in drooping and other problems.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
Noun
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Traffic and school pressures brought on by growth concern people in the panhandle.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The problem, apart from perennial budget pressures, is that interest in election mechanics — a technical and arcane subject if ever there was one — is episodic and fleeting.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Wade reportedly worries audiences may think her performances are imitating an idea Swift created due to the 14-time Grammy Award winning singer’s enormous popularity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of what the farms sell is on contract with prices already set, which means those costs will have to be absorbed for now, said Parra, who worries many state crops could see lower sales as prices eventually rise in markets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But as O’Neill emphasizes, this process quickly becomes political.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The author emphasizes that these calculations illuminate the nation’s choices and values, noting that the cost extends beyond immediate expenditures to include long-term expenses such as disability payments and medical care for those injured in the conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The conflict highlights a broader shift in digital advertising.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Police say the incident highlights the dangers of relying on driver-assist technology, noting those features are not a substitute for being conscious, alert and sober behind the wheel.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet alongside that resolve, structural failures and political priorities are compounding strains between the Israeli government and the locals.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While secondary to the platform’s primary function, this feature reinforces the brand’s emphasis on meeting face-to-face.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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This latest incident reinforces those fears.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The decal features a common saying in intelligence circles.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood features the Dilworth historic district, known for its 19th-century luxury estates.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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