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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
SpaceX has removed one heat shield tile to test aerodynamic stresses on nearby tiles when there's a gap.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verdier, who fosters most of the 37 rodents at her home, stresses that lab rats are perfectly healthy.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Jones stresses that all foods and beverages with carbohydrates increase blood sugar as the carbs are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
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 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
Noun
SpaceX had nailed down its heat tile formula for the most part, but had removed a single tile to measure stresses on adjacent tiles during flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
SpaceX has removed one heat shield tile to test aerodynamic stresses on nearby tiles when there's a gap.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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
Verb
Microsoft's report stresses that organizational culture, rather than individual skill, is the primary driver of AI impact.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verdier, who fosters most of the 37 rodents at her home, stresses that lab rats are perfectly healthy.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Jones stresses that all foods and beverages with carbohydrates increase blood sugar as the carbs are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
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 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
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
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But this ambitious vision, which many in the sector think will become reality sooner or later, worries atmospheric researchers.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Although consumer spending — which accounts for roughly two-thirds of economic activity — has largely held up this year, Ajilore worries that could change quickly.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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One team emphasizes one angle, another picks something else, and the campaign feels disconnected.—
Maria Alonso,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.—
Tomris Laffly,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Our research also highlights how this shift is shaping competitive awareness.—
Tom Hood,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Amid Nancy Abduction Watson said that while Wysopal, 38, was right to contact authorities, the situation highlights a major issue with amateur investigators stepping in.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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There are four different Ebola strains, also known as orthoebolaviruses.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There are four virus strains known to cause Ebola disease in humans, and three have caused large outbreaks (Zaire, Sudan, and Bundibugyo).—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Success reinforces the structure.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Research on dark patterns reinforces that concern.—
Gregory M. Dickinson,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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One especially striking image features the galaxy rising above a sea of clouds in La Palma, creating an almost surreal scene.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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