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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
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
An injured athlete also needs instruction on flexibility and strengthening exercises for the ankle and foot to increase their ability to withstand the stresses from their athletic activities.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
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, 15 Sep. 2025
To prevent similar problems during future launches, Firefly will reinforce the first stage's thermal protection system and adjust flight profiles to avoid similar ascent trajectory stresses to reduce heat buildup.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Many children need at least an hour to leave the stresses of their day behind and get ready to unwind for sleep, so that's right around when the bed time routine should start.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Just getting away from the stresses, the relentlessness of the job.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 10 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
Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Miami further stresses defenses by often putting them in motion at the snap to force split-second communication in opposing secondaries.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 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
Noun
The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
An injured athlete also needs instruction on flexibility and strengthening exercises for the ankle and foot to increase their ability to withstand the stresses from their athletic activities.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
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, 15 Sep. 2025
To prevent similar problems during future launches, Firefly will reinforce the first stage's thermal protection system and adjust flight profiles to avoid similar ascent trajectory stresses to reduce heat buildup.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Many children need at least an hour to leave the stresses of their day behind and get ready to unwind for sleep, so that's right around when the bed time routine should start.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Just getting away from the stresses, the relentlessness of the job.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 10 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
Verb
Klink stresses that while there are palpable success stories, the continent needs more of them.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Miami further stresses defenses by often putting them in motion at the snap to force split-second communication in opposing secondaries.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
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Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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This week, the Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates, responding to a slowing labor market that’s outweighed the risk of inflationary price pressures.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The growing number of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) also worries space sustainability experts, who warn about the increasing risk of orbital collisions.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the immigration worries – with threats of arrest, detention, and deportation for workers – are just one way Trump’s policies are holding back construction.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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These picks are designed to make getting around smoother, way more efficient, and to help frequent fliers avoid travel chaos (think tangled necklaces, dead phone batteries, and neck strains).—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Economists have ramped up calls for Beijing to unleash fiscal support as fresh data signals mounting economic strains.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bill conflates ethics with tax relief and reinforces the idea that lawmakers need a sweet treat to behave ethically.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That, too, is a supportive development that reinforces the potential for further upside.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Vinopure Acne Serum features salicylic acid derived from wintergreen leaves and antioxidant-rich palmitoyl grapeseed extract sourced from the brand’s vineyards in the South of France, which together leave skin clearer and smoother, without tightness or flakiness.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Teja Sajja and Manoj Kumar Manchu play lead roles in the film which also features Shriya Saran, Jagathpathi Babu and Ritika Nayak.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Charlie Kirk shooting shocked the nation and has been the main story over the past view days, as political tensions rise.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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