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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, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, many families are facing new stresses, from economic uncertainty to confusing and sometimes misleading health information.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Costs for restaurants, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, have put stresses on the operators, said Saleh, who examines restaurants and food distribution.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Resources and financial stresses The new state budget offered some increases in support for traditional public schools, as well as charter schools and private schools taking part in school voucher programs.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The population, which responds more slowly to stresses, begins to decline in the mid-2030s.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition to showing off the possibilities of 3D printing in nuclear construction, the Hermes reactor allows for extensive testing of the resulting structures, including their ability to maintain integrity under high load stresses.
—David Szondy
august 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Eschenbach stresses that young people should also build strong networks that last a lifetime.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
In the beginning of the second episode, Ned stresses over filling the space in his inaugural issue.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Andrea Christensen, director of Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS) at the University of Notre Dame, stresses the importance of open dialogue and communal support for teachers.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Auroop Ganguly, Northeastern’s distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering, stresses caution.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 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, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, many families are facing new stresses, from economic uncertainty to confusing and sometimes misleading health information.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Costs for restaurants, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, have put stresses on the operators, said Saleh, who examines restaurants and food distribution.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Resources and financial stresses The new state budget offered some increases in support for traditional public schools, as well as charter schools and private schools taking part in school voucher programs.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The population, which responds more slowly to stresses, begins to decline in the mid-2030s.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition to showing off the possibilities of 3D printing in nuclear construction, the Hermes reactor allows for extensive testing of the resulting structures, including their ability to maintain integrity under high load stresses.
—David Szondy
august 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gao stresses that there is no off-the-shelf technology solution for this pace, but data is the key input.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Eschenbach stresses that young people should also build strong networks that last a lifetime.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
In the beginning of the second episode, Ned stresses over filling the space in his inaugural issue.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Andrea Christensen, director of Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS) at the University of Notre Dame, stresses the importance of open dialogue and communal support for teachers.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Auroop Ganguly, Northeastern’s distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering, stresses caution.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
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The coming days will test whether Milei's popularity can withstand the dual pressures of economic stagnation and credibility erosion, or whether the volatile dynamics of Argentine politics will claim another victim.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wellness reporter Rachel Hale wrote about Gen Z's financial anxiety being on the rise in the wake of student loan payment pressures and uncertainty.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What worries health advocates most is how their region, which drew an outsized benefit from Medicaid expansion, is now vulnerable to an outsized hit.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Luke Tilley, chief economist at Wilmington Trust, worries a downside surprise is coming in the jobs data.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This principle emphasizes the importance of proactive care.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the moon clashes with Venus, failing to participate strains workplace relationships.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sudden start and stop movements can also lead to a greater risk of calf strains and ankle sprains.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The weak showing reinforces a picture of a labor market that has almost entirely lost momentum.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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This partnership also reinforces O’Neal’s commitment to working with partners who understand his vision of making quality products accessible to everyday consumers.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An upstairs gallery features goods from regional artisans, and every Saturday night, the store turns into a music venue with a live bluegrass show that’s broadcast all over the world.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Though the two nations have since normalized relations, tensions often flare, especially regarding unresolved historical disputes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rumors have swirled about personal and financial tensions that led to the dissolution of their professional relationship.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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