1
as in worrying
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 emphasizing
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stressing
All that's missing is stressing over when to put it in the oven.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Oh gosh, why is this stressing me out?
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Ben and Felicia Horowitz could not be reached for comment, however in a 2024 blog post, Ben Horowitz described their interest in donating to the department, stressing the importance of public safety and the difficulties public sectors have in budgeting for technology.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
But let’s be honest—no one wins when the family feuds (word to JAY Z) or when everyone’s secretly stressing about money.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
In the news conference before the vote, legislative Republicans said that men's correctional facilities are at 134% of capacity, while women's are at 169% of capacity, which is stressing the system.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s government is stressing that an attack or blockade by Beijing would not just be a local confrontation but a global crisis.
—Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Springsteen was reportedly a frequent visitor on the set of Deliver Me From Nowhere — undoubtedly pumping up the extras, and presumably stressing out the actors.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
With growing pains behind him, this season Ford has created a more robust schedule for the dinners, stressing collaboration and bringing in locally and nationally known chefs to share perspectives and imaginative dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Oh gosh, why is this stressing me out?
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Ben and Felicia Horowitz could not be reached for comment, however in a 2024 blog post, Ben Horowitz described their interest in donating to the department, stressing the importance of public safety and the difficulties public sectors have in budgeting for technology.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
But let’s be honest—no one wins when the family feuds (word to JAY Z) or when everyone’s secretly stressing about money.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
In the news conference before the vote, legislative Republicans said that men's correctional facilities are at 134% of capacity, while women's are at 169% of capacity, which is stressing the system.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s government is stressing that an attack or blockade by Beijing would not just be a local confrontation but a global crisis.
—Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Springsteen was reportedly a frequent visitor on the set of Deliver Me From Nowhere — undoubtedly pumping up the extras, and presumably stressing out the actors.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
With growing pains behind him, this season Ford has created a more robust schedule for the dinners, stressing collaboration and bringing in locally and nationally known chefs to share perspectives and imaginative dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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Despite some investors worrying about an AI bubble, the gusher of data center spending has not relented, supporting our thesis in Cisco.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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This movie was when many started worrying.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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If successful, the city shouldn’t have any violations of the irrigation ordnance by this time next year, Harder said, emphasizing the cutoffs would only be for irrigation, not indoor usage.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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The end of year signals holiday cheer, festive feasts and of course, the yearly return of Spotify Wrapped — the streaming platform's annual review highlighting users' listening habits for the year.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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But critics and former employees who spoke with CNN say the AI company has long known of the dangers of the tool’s tendency toward sycophancy – repeatedly reinforcing and encouraging any kind of input – particularly for users who are distressed or mentally ill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Fujian is China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, featuring electromagnetic catapults that can launch three aircraft types, according to Chinese state media.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The retailer dropped the Rare DNM Edit Holiday Collection, a line of jackets and jeans featuring statement embellishments and details befitting holiday parties and festive events.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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