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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
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The system has shown remarkable resilience even under these stresses thanks to the diversity of supply sources and the growing share of term contracts.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These findings, which were published in February 2026 in Current Biology, provide a window into the physics of the cellular world, where complex living machines endure physical forces and stresses like machines in a factory.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Because managing physiological stresses at altitude is far more critical than when at sea-level, and Ayuso’s body now has a bee sting to react to on top of the high-altitude environment.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Despite the stresses on operations, Carlo says district cooling is going to become even more important as a response to climate change and more extreme weather patterns.
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Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
In general, taller turf stands tend to be healthier and more resilient to weeds, drought, and other stresses.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
That includes measuring aerodynamic loads, vibration levels, airflow conditions, and other stresses encountered during flight.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
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Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
2 July 2026
The article stresses that early, specialized planning is vital to avoid overpaying the IRS.
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David Rae,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Spencer stresses the importance of keeping the lines of communication open and being respectful and considerate at all times.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Giavara stresses that the headstrong protagonists in both movies are named Mac (Mack in Migration) and are helped by an older mentor bird who introduces an alternative world view by encouraging freedom and exploration.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Bagnara stresses picking repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for maximum efficiency and minimal side effects for humans and pets.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The campaign also stresses that the sirens are geared toward people who are outside during extreme weather, alerting them to seek shelter, Cagann said.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Tehran stresses its sovereignty.
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Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Noun
Comedy breaks away her stresses and allows viewers to be vulnerable with her.
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Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The system has shown remarkable resilience even under these stresses thanks to the diversity of supply sources and the growing share of term contracts.
—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
These findings, which were published in February 2026 in Current Biology, provide a window into the physics of the cellular world, where complex living machines endure physical forces and stresses like machines in a factory.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Because managing physiological stresses at altitude is far more critical than when at sea-level, and Ayuso’s body now has a bee sting to react to on top of the high-altitude environment.
—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Despite the stresses on operations, Carlo says district cooling is going to become even more important as a response to climate change and more extreme weather patterns.
—
Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
In general, taller turf stands tend to be healthier and more resilient to weeds, drought, and other stresses.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
That includes measuring aerodynamic loads, vibration levels, airflow conditions, and other stresses encountered during flight.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Verb
Loeb stresses that the council, which does not have a budget outside of some reimbursement for travel expenses for members, is not intended to be an echo chamber.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
2 July 2026
The article stresses that early, specialized planning is vital to avoid overpaying the IRS.
—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Spencer stresses the importance of keeping the lines of communication open and being respectful and considerate at all times.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Giavara stresses that the headstrong protagonists in both movies are named Mac (Mack in Migration) and are helped by an older mentor bird who introduces an alternative world view by encouraging freedom and exploration.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Bagnara stresses picking repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for maximum efficiency and minimal side effects for humans and pets.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The campaign also stresses that the sirens are geared toward people who are outside during extreme weather, alerting them to seek shelter, Cagann said.
—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Tehran stresses its sovereignty.
—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
Noun
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Ciletti said the pressures on retail grocers have been mounting.
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While the central bank has its own favorite metric courtesy of the Commerce Department, the public data base is rife with other gauges of how price pressures are best viewed.
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This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.
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The traditional Quaker emphases of participation and community are embedded in the organization’s structure.
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That question is exactly what worries the people who keep it alive.
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What worries me most isn’t that AI will become smarter than humans.
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Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
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The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
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The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
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The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point.
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Moderate or worse strains may take a few months to get back to the pitch.
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The two antibodies also recognize regions of the proteins that rarely change across circulating strains of both Nipah and Hendra viruses.
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Dress professionally, and either make sure your background is clutter free or use a virtual background that reinforces your message.
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The order also reinforces Saab’s position in the global submarine market.
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The show features fire jugglers and fire breathers.
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For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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