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
This extra time allows parents to focus on bonding with their baby rather than stressing over guesswork.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
No more stressing about losing important files or paying for monthly storage services.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
The new policy concludes by stressing that the organization believes foreclosure should be considered a final resort that comes only after other reasonable attempts to compel owners to fulfill their obligations.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
According to recent survey data, millennials have expressed concern about AI, with around 82% stressing about AI could negatively impact their job security and pay, particularly regarding potential job displacement due to automation.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of stressing, a couple developed a systematic way to easily determine who gets a spot on their list.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The coach has been stressing the need for Drysdale to get involved in the offense, take chances and not play safe.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Because giving myself something to do helps me from sitting there stressing out and freaking out.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The Space Force had been stressing the need of a satellite jamming capability since months.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
No more stressing about losing important files or paying for monthly storage services.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
The new policy concludes by stressing that the organization believes foreclosure should be considered a final resort that comes only after other reasonable attempts to compel owners to fulfill their obligations.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
According to recent survey data, millennials have expressed concern about AI, with around 82% stressing about AI could negatively impact their job security and pay, particularly regarding potential job displacement due to automation.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of stressing, a couple developed a systematic way to easily determine who gets a spot on their list.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The coach has been stressing the need for Drysdale to get involved in the offense, take chances and not play safe.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Because giving myself something to do helps me from sitting there stressing out and freaking out.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The Space Force had been stressing the need of a satellite jamming capability since months.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
Verb
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Overweight and obesity need to be treated safely and effectively to avoid that worrying forecast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has dropping back from its all-time high of over $100,000 in the last week as BlackRock quietly confirmed a worrying bitcoin bombshell.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While emphasizing high performance, how can leaders help employees avoid burnout?—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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Its soundtrack is a collection of pop and rock hits featuring artists such as Orbison (with the title track), David Bowie, Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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After kicking off 2025 with collaborations featuring Marshmello and Rascal Flatts, the trio is returning to their pop roots.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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