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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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The mechanical and chemical stresses involved in breaking down old plastic and reprocessing it into new yarn weaken polymer chains, making the final fabric more brittle and prone to fracturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Being open and honest with your partner and friends when Uranus swings into Gemini on August 25th can help create a better dynamic and ease your daily stresses.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
The novel captures those stresses and how every decision seems to have outsized consequences, forcing people to choose between their sense of morality and quest for survival.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Researchers have noted that the focus of community, culture and family structures within Indigenous populations can protect against some early-life stresses and social isolation, a risk factor for neurodegenerative disease.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Any child with a critical illness can be referred for a wish, which Make-A-Wish President and CEO Leslie Motter stresses is a lasting, not last wish.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 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, 7 Jan. 2026
However, Cirium stresses that its Platinum Winner awards are based on complete operational performance, balancing on-time performance with schedule execution, daily operational control, and recovery capability over a full year.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
But if checking your banking account stresses you out, tracking your spending may sound like the worst way to spend an afternoon.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
While health organizations like the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, Bonney stresses that this is the minimum.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Despite the time of year, Levine stresses that this was not a Christmas miracle, just the power of social media and shame.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
The company stresses that tools alone are not enough.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Hill stresses everything needed to be practical and raw.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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, 6 Jan. 2026
The mechanical and chemical stresses involved in breaking down old plastic and reprocessing it into new yarn weaken polymer chains, making the final fabric more brittle and prone to fracturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Being open and honest with your partner and friends when Uranus swings into Gemini on August 25th can help create a better dynamic and ease your daily stresses.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
The novel captures those stresses and how every decision seems to have outsized consequences, forcing people to choose between their sense of morality and quest for survival.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Researchers have noted that the focus of community, culture and family structures within Indigenous populations can protect against some early-life stresses and social isolation, a risk factor for neurodegenerative disease.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Any child with a critical illness can be referred for a wish, which Make-A-Wish President and CEO Leslie Motter stresses is a lasting, not last wish.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Son of the Century stresses this obsession with action and activity.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 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, 7 Jan. 2026
However, Cirium stresses that its Platinum Winner awards are based on complete operational performance, balancing on-time performance with schedule execution, daily operational control, and recovery capability over a full year.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
But if checking your banking account stresses you out, tracking your spending may sound like the worst way to spend an afternoon.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
While health organizations like the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, Bonney stresses that this is the minimum.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Despite the time of year, Levine stresses that this was not a Christmas miracle, just the power of social media and shame.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
The company stresses that tools alone are not enough.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Hill stresses everything needed to be practical and raw.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
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Bain’s 44 total pressures generated entering Saturday according to Pro Football Focus ranks fourth nationally and behind only Texas Tech’s David Bailey (58) among players from power conference schools.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the impact of tariffs, consumers are coping with cost-of-living pressures and inflation.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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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Which is another thing that worries him.—
Joel Stein,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stewart worries that the listings risk running afoul of copyright on product photos, or of agreements with her own suppliers — themselves mostly independent brands — that prohibit reselling products on Amazon.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Samsung emphasizes that Brain Health is not intended to diagnose medical conditions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This week's quiz highlights movie mayhem, decadent desserts and much more.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Doctors say getting the flu vaccine is still worth it to protect against other strains that may emerge this season.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Calf strains also sidelined Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura for the Lakers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to the person who described Tuesday's decisions to the AP, Quinn and Kingsbury met in the morning to talk about the future of the team's offense, which features quarterback Jayden Daniels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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