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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
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Life's stresses seem to slow down with the rhythmic motion of a rocking chair.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Between the expansive clay soil, the hailstorms that roll across North Texas every spring and the relentless summer heat, local houses face a unique set of stresses.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
One thing Vogt stresses is starting with some familiar plants.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
As an isolated incident, the crash poses no imminent danger, Gray stresses.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This proved that essential components can survive the extreme thermal and mechanical stresses of hypersonic flights.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a drama for four parts, though, and our final player remains Leeds United, who had a weekend off from the stresses of the relegation battle to try to win at Wembley for once (more on that very soon).
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
The article stresses that visionaries set direction, while integrators manage daily operations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The company stresses that displacement is not the goal.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Dorbach stresses that the growing international visibility of Polish cinema is rooted not only in the achievements of directors such as Pawlikowski, but in the strength of the entire creative ecosystem.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 May 2026
Brad Younggren of Circulate Health told CNET that freezing and thawing plastic containers repeatedly stresses the material, causing tiny particles to break away into food over time.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Mowing too short and mowing with dull, bruising blades stresses the grass, inviting disease.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Louis stresses that the absolute risk remains low and that most patients won't develop dementia.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
The game plan goes out the window as the team stresses about trying to regain a level scoreline, and instead, the game blows completely out of hand.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Noun
The women are blithely dismissive of their tedious work, but their relationships fray under new stresses—including intrusive surveillance.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Life's stresses seem to slow down with the rhythmic motion of a rocking chair.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Between the expansive clay soil, the hailstorms that roll across North Texas every spring and the relentless summer heat, local houses face a unique set of stresses.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
One thing Vogt stresses is starting with some familiar plants.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
As an isolated incident, the crash poses no imminent danger, Gray stresses.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This proved that essential components can survive the extreme thermal and mechanical stresses of hypersonic flights.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a drama for four parts, though, and our final player remains Leeds United, who had a weekend off from the stresses of the relegation battle to try to win at Wembley for once (more on that very soon).
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rodman stresses the importance of removing personal information, such as your name and Social Security number, from any chatbot input to protect your privacy.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
The article stresses that visionaries set direction, while integrators manage daily operations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The company stresses that displacement is not the goal.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Dorbach stresses that the growing international visibility of Polish cinema is rooted not only in the achievements of directors such as Pawlikowski, but in the strength of the entire creative ecosystem.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 May 2026
Brad Younggren of Circulate Health told CNET that freezing and thawing plastic containers repeatedly stresses the material, causing tiny particles to break away into food over time.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Mowing too short and mowing with dull, bruising blades stresses the grass, inviting disease.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Louis stresses that the absolute risk remains low and that most patients won't develop dementia.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
The game plan goes out the window as the team stresses about trying to regain a level scoreline, and instead, the game blows completely out of hand.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
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In 2020, as the fear of COVID-19 began to escalate and financial pressures mounted, Stewart, her husband and their three children packed their belongings into a small trailer attached to their 2015 Kia Optima and left for Tennessee in search of something better.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Many voters turned to Trump to alleviate their economic pressures.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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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.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The installation ceremony is rooted in centuries of tradition, even as each new archbishop brings distinct emphases and priorities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sheppard worries about possible injury or burnout as Gout grows.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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That’s also the gap that worries Ben Mizes, president of Clever Real Estate.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Rocket Money emphasizes subscriptions and bill management, while Empower leans more heavily into investment and wealth tracking.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Like those projects, the Pennbridge emphasizes that the new Marriott has space for the public, not just guests.—
Mark Dee
May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
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Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The festival highlights Mexican cuisine at its finest.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Using white blood cells from humans infected with hantavirus, the researchers identified antibodies—proteins in the immune system that can identify and neutralize pathogens—that may be able to combat different strains of the virus.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Several hantavirus strains can cause the illness, also known as hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome, according to Mayo Clinic.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Fed under pressure The latest inflation reading reinforces expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for a while — doing little to ease consumers' current affordability challenges.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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This shift also reinforces pricing power at the top end of luxury.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Budget-conscious passengers, many of them young, formed a seemingly endless security line snaking around the rotunda, which features a twelve-foot-high mural depicting the history of flight.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The backstory The reception area features a massive, metal chandelier shaped like winding branches, representative of the flowers that grow here each spring.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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