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
Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Beijing, Bangalore and Shanghai achieved scores of around 85% each, with Asian respondents stressing that their cities are welcoming to everyone.
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Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
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Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The Supreme Court has issued several orders stressing that migrants must be given a chance to contest their deportations.
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Amber Phillips,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
Throughout spring camp, Chesney provided accessibility to recruits, stressing the importance of developing relationships with the schools, coaches and players in Southern California.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
And despite Hudson's efforts to position himself as an outsider and fighter, while also stressing his commitment to the president's America First agenda, Moore won out in Tuesday's runoff.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Beijing, Bangalore and Shanghai achieved scores of around 85% each, with Asian respondents stressing that their cities are welcoming to everyone.
—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The Supreme Court has issued several orders stressing that migrants must be given a chance to contest their deportations.
—
Amber Phillips,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
Throughout spring camp, Chesney provided accessibility to recruits, stressing the importance of developing relationships with the schools, coaches and players in Southern California.
—
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
And despite Hudson's efforts to position himself as an outsider and fighter, while also stressing his commitment to the president's America First agenda, Moore won out in Tuesday's runoff.
—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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There was drama, remarkable goals and worrying injury in Sweden’s showdown with Japan at AT&T Stadium Thursday in the final Group F match.
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The president's strategy is already worrying some Democrats in swing districts, such as Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen on Long Island.
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The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
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That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
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By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.
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The company’s logo centers on Vine Street itself, reinforcing a sense of place within the neighborhood.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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Take a look Currency of America 250 An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is now available ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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