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
That proved unfeasible, with FIFA at the time stressing the fixtures would go ahead as originally announced in December.
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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
Officials are pleading with farmers not to give up, stressing that local agriculture is crucial for the isolated archipelago.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
As Minnesotans head to the lakes this boating season, officials are stressing the importance of being safe and prepared.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Stress-Relieving Activities De-stressing practices like meditation were a weekly priority for 36% of centenarians surveyed.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 May 2026
The nest sites were monitored remotely to avoid stressing the birds.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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
Officials are pleading with farmers not to give up, stressing that local agriculture is crucial for the isolated archipelago.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
As Minnesotans head to the lakes this boating season, officials are stressing the importance of being safe and prepared.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Stress-Relieving Activities De-stressing practices like meditation were a weekly priority for 36% of centenarians surveyed.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 May 2026
The nest sites were monitored remotely to avoid stressing the birds.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 8 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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At that point, the Barca Foundation’s video cuts to a black screen, highlighting the joint venture with Gran Tierra.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The rotating menu draws heavily from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, with each dish highlighting the natural overlap between Indian and Mexican cuisines.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 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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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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