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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
The changes are affecting routes to Israel, parts of the GCC, and Jordan, with airlines stressing that the measures are precautionary and subject to constant operational review.
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Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
In both instances, Copenhagen and the Greenlandic government in its capital Nuuk responded by expressing openness to further collaboration, stressing the importance of sovereignty and dispatching a high-level delegation for talks in Washington.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
In a Wednesday memo to the mayor and City Council, Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers outlined a preliminary slate of projects and funding categories, stressing that the proposal is not intended to preempt future council decisions.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Underwatering occurs when watering is too infrequent, stressing roots and leaves and slowing growth across the entire plant system.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Independent labels in Europe continue to oppose the acquisition vehemently, stressing that other subsidiaries still included in the acquisition, like CD Baby and Songtrust, have data very similar to Curve’s, making the exclusion of Curve inadequate in addressing their concerns over the deal.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
O’Connor even recommends hanging your coats outside on a cold, dry day specifically to help eliminate odors without stressing the fabric.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Kuhr may have hinted at his plan on Thursday, stressing how effective Stroud is when unbothered.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
In both instances, Copenhagen and the Greenlandic government in its capital Nuuk responded by expressing openness to further collaboration, stressing the importance of sovereignty and dispatching a high-level delegation for talks in Washington.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
In a Wednesday memo to the mayor and City Council, Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers outlined a preliminary slate of projects and funding categories, stressing that the proposal is not intended to preempt future council decisions.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Underwatering occurs when watering is too infrequent, stressing roots and leaves and slowing growth across the entire plant system.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Independent labels in Europe continue to oppose the acquisition vehemently, stressing that other subsidiaries still included in the acquisition, like CD Baby and Songtrust, have data very similar to Curve’s, making the exclusion of Curve inadequate in addressing their concerns over the deal.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
O’Connor even recommends hanging your coats outside on a cold, dry day specifically to help eliminate odors without stressing the fabric.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Kuhr may have hinted at his plan on Thursday, stressing how effective Stroud is when unbothered.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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Also worrying, said Malekan, is that the plan appeared designed to include all of its current business partners, some of which have direct financial ties to NYSE.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Iranians have become angry and anxious, seeing footage of protesters shot and killed while worrying about what may happen next as the economy — the original focus of the protests — sinks further.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Photographer Alina Vlady echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that a phone-free ceremony protects the couple’s experience.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump in his remarks boasted of returning religion back to the center of American politics and culture, emphasizing efforts to support prayer in school, policies targeting transgender people and the creation of a White House faith office, among other actions.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investigators also identified at least one suspect who was allegedly communicating with an overseas supplier based in China, highlighting the international reach of modern drug trafficking networks.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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There will be a total of four candles to collect, each highlighting Reese’s Book Club picks.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Brooklyn posted the league’s best defensive rating in December while he was sidelined, reinforcing a direction that emphasized versatility, ball movement and defensive consistency.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Another option patients may pursue is to slowly taper off the drugs over about three to six months and to focus on reinforcing lifestyle choices that support goals for overall health and weight maintenance.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those who find themselves head over heels for the heel component of the Nova-Shaft would be wise to invest in the Nova sans Shaft — called the Nova Dress Sandal, to be exact, and featuring a unique padded detail at the back.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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As Hawk’s handlers, Bomer and Diaz learn that a mysterious and incriminating video featuring the actor may come to light.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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