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
At the same time, expectations for technology stocks remain extremely high after several years of strong gains, and as tech firms are spending huge sums on AI buildouts which is stressing their balance sheets and cash flow.
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Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
On Monday, De Bremaeker strongly disputed the agency’s claims, stressing that the mother had complied with all directives from ICE and had attended all of her court hearings.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Apply the rule of one-third when mowing to prevent stressing the existing grass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has stepped up direct engagement with Iran to try and contain a war in the Middle East that is causing havoc and stressing global markets, according to several European officials.
—Donato Paolo Mancini, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Under Prasad’s leadership, CBER has increased scrutiny of rare disease drugs at the same time Makary and others were publicly stressing regulatory flexibility.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
The organization condemned the killings, stressing that health workers should never be targeted.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Bankers are stressing that Press Ganey, which conducts patient satisfaction surveys for healthcare providers, is a safer bet because Medicare requires that data for reimbursements.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
One of the issues stressing Georgia's system — an unpredictable influx of children with acute behavioral challenges — is a problem nationwide.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
On Monday, De Bremaeker strongly disputed the agency’s claims, stressing that the mother had complied with all directives from ICE and had attended all of her court hearings.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Apply the rule of one-third when mowing to prevent stressing the existing grass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has stepped up direct engagement with Iran to try and contain a war in the Middle East that is causing havoc and stressing global markets, according to several European officials.
—Donato Paolo Mancini, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Under Prasad’s leadership, CBER has increased scrutiny of rare disease drugs at the same time Makary and others were publicly stressing regulatory flexibility.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
The organization condemned the killings, stressing that health workers should never be targeted.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Bankers are stressing that Press Ganey, which conducts patient satisfaction surveys for healthcare providers, is a safer bet because Medicare requires that data for reimbursements.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
One of the issues stressing Georgia's system — an unpredictable influx of children with acute behavioral challenges — is a problem nationwide.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Hill’s Alexander Bolton reports soft job numbers, stubborn inflation and rising gas prices, spurred on by the Iran conflict, are worrying Republicans about an impending electoral backlash in November.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dalrymple says East Coast clients frequently want to use their outdoor spaces far into the chilly months, emphasizing wood-burning fireplaces and patio heaters.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Here’s an alternative view of the same period, this time highlighting the key weekly moving averages (13-week, 26-week, and 40-week) along with a 14-week RSI in the bottom panel.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s what TikTok’s most recent POV trend is highlighting.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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This year, the brand also announced tennis player Flavio Cobolli as its new brand ambassador for 2026 and 2027 — strengthening its connection to the world of professional tennis and reinforcing its commitment to a new generation of athletes who embody performance, authenticity and style.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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That's why its so important to keep reinforcing daily routines even when your kids seem used to them.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Check out our Sea Camp series and our limited run Sea Camp newsletter, featuring deep dives into research, cute critters and games!—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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