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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
Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That is why Microsoft's research stresses combining provenance tracking with watermarking and cryptographic signatures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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, 24 Feb. 2026
The team will also examine real-world load scenarios, including complex multiaxial stresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the most dangerous years came in 2021, when skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers sought a reprieve from the stresses of the pandemic and headed into the backcountry of the Salt Lake and Uinta regions, per The New York Times.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
That season saw skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers seek a reprieve from the stresses of the pandemic, heading into the backcountry of the Salt Lake and Uinta regions, per The New York Times.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
At Tread, Senga focused on maximizing velocity and general health while better understanding how to ramp up for the season’s stresses.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
She’s spent the day helping freshmen learn essential skills and navigate the stresses of their first year of college.
—Tom Grimes, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Heat also stresses the plant and can cause bolting.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the letter stresses that coordination between the United States, Israel and regional partners will be critical for the campaign’s success.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Allen's concerned about the next generation of boys, and stresses the importance of raising boys to be men who will be open and accepting of their emotions.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
During the workshop, Vicioso stresses the importance of buying cannabis from local vendors.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
For Colorado families and home buyers, the study stresses the importance of evaluating not just the price tag but also the full spectrum of factors—education, safety, and quality of life.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
His public biography stresses community involvement, limited‑government principles and neighborhood‑level engagement.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
To safely bundle aromatic additions with fireplace logs, Longo stresses the importance of always using materials that are completely dry and untreated.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That is why Microsoft's research stresses combining provenance tracking with watermarking and cryptographic signatures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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, 24 Feb. 2026
The team will also examine real-world load scenarios, including complex multiaxial stresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the most dangerous years came in 2021, when skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers sought a reprieve from the stresses of the pandemic and headed into the backcountry of the Salt Lake and Uinta regions, per The New York Times.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
That season saw skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers seek a reprieve from the stresses of the pandemic, heading into the backcountry of the Salt Lake and Uinta regions, per The New York Times.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
At Tread, Senga focused on maximizing velocity and general health while better understanding how to ramp up for the season’s stresses.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
She’s spent the day helping freshmen learn essential skills and navigate the stresses of their first year of college.
—Tom Grimes, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Erin stresses the necessity of experiencing the mountains on their own terms, while Benji is adamant that the Alps have far more on tap than big, steep lines.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Heat also stresses the plant and can cause bolting.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the letter stresses that coordination between the United States, Israel and regional partners will be critical for the campaign’s success.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Allen's concerned about the next generation of boys, and stresses the importance of raising boys to be men who will be open and accepting of their emotions.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
During the workshop, Vicioso stresses the importance of buying cannabis from local vendors.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
For Colorado families and home buyers, the study stresses the importance of evaluating not just the price tag but also the full spectrum of factors—education, safety, and quality of life.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
His public biography stresses community involvement, limited‑government principles and neighborhood‑level engagement.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
To safely bundle aromatic additions with fireplace logs, Longo stresses the importance of always using materials that are completely dry and untreated.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
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Combined with inflation pressures from rising oil prices, that could reverse the recent downward trend in mortgage rates, experts say.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Adam Bazaldua, Laura Cadena, Paula Blackmon, Bill Roth, Cara Mendelsohn and Paul Ridley argued the city has not fully vetted repair costs or considered the budget impact of leasing new office space while Dallas is already facing fiscal pressures.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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But worries about a potentially slowing economy are pulling downward at the same time.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But what worries me a little bit more is that some of the professionals at embassies and consuls are not being told to come home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC emphasizes that protection strategies are strongest when they are integrated into the business long before a sale is imminent.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter Direct emphasizes the value of consistent, small habits, rather than momentary, flash-in-the-pan type efforts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The work highlights a new design approach that could help advance the electrification of industrial heat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the incident highlights the reason that a declaration of war by Congress is needed for the growing conflict, which has involved more than 12 countries, as Iran continues launching drones and missiles at countries beyond the Persian Gulf region.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Coach Billy Donovan cited Giddey’s extensive record with ankle tweaks and strains — including a notable one at the end of last season — as a source of confidence for the medical team in Giddey’s discretion regarding his injuries.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, there are several strains of the flu circulating.—
Hali Smith
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Our legislation reinforces all three.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The small villa, ideal for a duo, features a living room-balcony hybrid where trailing greenery frames views of the water.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The retailer’s sale & clearance section features open-box deals on items that have been purchased, opened, and then returned.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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