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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2
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
During the event, Foster also alluded to the messy situation with Jackman’s ex-wife, stressing the importance of women supporting one another.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
The trust concluded by stressing that preparation is key.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The report concluded by stressing that the Islamabad Framework remained unfinalized - and noting a significant possibility that the two sides could still fail to resolve their differences on terms to even begin direct negotiations on contentious issues such as Iran's nuclear material.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The losses have led to low honey production, and soaring fuel costs have made shipping bees cross-country for agricultural pollination increasingly expensive, further stressing the industry.
—Jennie L. Durant, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Content and programming on teleSUR focus on news and stories about Latin America, as well as the world, stressing how the latter relates to or impacts the region.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
That proved unfeasible, with FIFA at the time stressing the fixtures would go ahead as originally announced in December.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Tiffany Acosta Forget stressing over expensive flights or fancy resorts.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
Piantedosi, however, sought to draw a distinction between the Modena attack and the government’s migration policies, stressing the suspect’s Italian citizenship — while noting that doesn't guarantee successful integration.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
The trust concluded by stressing that preparation is key.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The report concluded by stressing that the Islamabad Framework remained unfinalized - and noting a significant possibility that the two sides could still fail to resolve their differences on terms to even begin direct negotiations on contentious issues such as Iran's nuclear material.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The losses have led to low honey production, and soaring fuel costs have made shipping bees cross-country for agricultural pollination increasingly expensive, further stressing the industry.
—Jennie L. Durant, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Content and programming on teleSUR focus on news and stories about Latin America, as well as the world, stressing how the latter relates to or impacts the region.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
That proved unfeasible, with FIFA at the time stressing the fixtures would go ahead as originally announced in December.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Tiffany Acosta Forget stressing over expensive flights or fancy resorts.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
Piantedosi, however, sought to draw a distinction between the Modena attack and the government’s migration policies, stressing the suspect’s Italian citizenship — while noting that doesn't guarantee successful integration.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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Before worrying about advanced technology, look at your foundation.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Lindsay is very real for worrying about her pit stains.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn’t require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn't require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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For Bottoms and Kirkmeyer, who hail from different ideological factions of the GOP, the debate was a chance to close with and criticize Marx while highlighting their own goals and plans.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Now owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, the business has increasingly leaned into beauty-box culture as a way of competing with younger, digitally native beauty retailers while reinforcing authority in skincare and wellness.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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For NeuroMD Medical Technologies, this means continuing to invest in research, refining its product offering, and reinforcing its position within a competitive landscape.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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