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
Others echo the same sentiment, stressing that his anger is more than understandable.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
The Kremlin rejected the allegation, stressing that Putin was not plotting against Washington.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
His statement was more conciliatory to Israel than others, however, constantly stressing Brussels’s firm stance against Hamas and antisemitism.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Justin Worland and photographer Elliot Ross traveled to Atlanta to show how the physical spaces like data centers, which make AI possible, are stressing our energy grids.
—Sam Jacobs, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Throughout the war, Blinken visited Israel almost a dozen times, while Sullivan hosted several meetings with Israeli Cabinet members, both stressing humanitarian aid consistently.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Bradley highlighted his intent to build pairings that complement one another, stressing that the six picks were chosen with both form and chemistry in mind.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Powell on Friday offered a cautious signal of potential interest rate cuts, stressing that high levels of uncertainty are complicating the central bank's policy decisions.
—Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
The Kremlin rejected the allegation, stressing that Putin was not plotting against Washington.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
His statement was more conciliatory to Israel than others, however, constantly stressing Brussels’s firm stance against Hamas and antisemitism.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Justin Worland and photographer Elliot Ross traveled to Atlanta to show how the physical spaces like data centers, which make AI possible, are stressing our energy grids.
—Sam Jacobs, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Throughout the war, Blinken visited Israel almost a dozen times, while Sullivan hosted several meetings with Israeli Cabinet members, both stressing humanitarian aid consistently.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Bradley highlighted his intent to build pairings that complement one another, stressing that the six picks were chosen with both form and chemistry in mind.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Powell on Friday offered a cautious signal of potential interest rate cuts, stressing that high levels of uncertainty are complicating the central bank's policy decisions.
—Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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Patients often wait until the doctor is standing up to leave before blurting out their real concern, which is typically a sensitive or time-consuming problem, such as wanting to start birth control, having painful periods, or worrying about pregnancy or STDs.—
Dr. Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Losing or leaving a job is already stressful enough without worrying about when your last paycheck will show up.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The super tuskers are part of a small and declining population, emphasizing the importance of their conservation.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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People around the league are familiar with the player experience in Chicago (or Connecticut, Dallas or Los Angeles); Reese highlighting the disparity between her organization and others that receive more investment is common practice.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Economy passengers can expect free meals featuring options like chicken with Japanese curry or a fish fillet with a herb-caper cream sauce, along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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