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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3
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
McCann responded to Inzunza’s proposal by stressing that the park’s development had been underway for three years and that extensive public outreach had already taken place.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Plus, no stressing about overwatering or my kids making a mess.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Rising utility bills are straining household budgets Rising utility bills are stressing household budgets.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Another was stressing about the tight timeline; states must submit their proposals to CMS by November 5, giving them less than two months to pull together a viable application.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Flyers’ staff, and coach Rick Tocchet, have been stressing to Luchanko to shoot more often.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Whitmer and panelists at the Detroit event amplified Farley’s call for real change, stressing that every American deserves a path—whether through apprenticeships or traditional higher education—and that removing roadblocks is crucial.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Plus, no stressing about overwatering or my kids making a mess.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Rising utility bills are straining household budgets Rising utility bills are stressing household budgets.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Another was stressing about the tight timeline; states must submit their proposals to CMS by November 5, giving them less than two months to pull together a viable application.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Flyers’ staff, and coach Rick Tocchet, have been stressing to Luchanko to shoot more often.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Whitmer and panelists at the Detroit event amplified Farley’s call for real change, stressing that every American deserves a path—whether through apprenticeships or traditional higher education—and that removing roadblocks is crucial.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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Grieving Vince, worrying about Bode, and taking care of her Cal Fire family is a lot to balance.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Stop worrying about the bubble in AI—its growth is sustainable, three Wall Street analysts from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Wedbush argued this morning in notes seen by Fortune.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Brand them for experience, emphasizing aroma and taste, not just potency.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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South Korea is committed to sharing this expertise with the US too, Lee said, emphasizing their bilateral relationship included economic, technological, and military cooperation.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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For Arsenal, consistency of performances and results is so important to Arteta, with the 43-year-old often highlighting its significance in building them back to being one of Europe’s elite sides.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sold to Menemsha, studied in its craft, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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These videos, shared widely across social media, falsely depicted him stealing, fleeing police, and reinforcing racial stereotypes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after the Canadian province of Ontario began running a television advertisement in the United States featuring a speech from former President Ronald Reagan.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The second look channeled her inner angel, featuring a silky camisole, a short set and massive quilted wings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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