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
Bohls said the agency has received 130 tips as of Thursday morning, stressing that none are too small and all will be investigated.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
And the national economy and the local job market cooled, further stressing house hunters’ willingness to pay up for a home.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
During a quiet period earlier this summer, meteorologists urged people to remain vigilant, stressing that peak hurricane season doesn't typically occur until mid-September.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Councilmember Raul Campillo praised the city’s plan, stressing that costs to preserve affordable units are about $400,000 per unit while costs to subsidize new affordable units range between $500,000 and $900,000.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Others echo the same sentiment, stressing that his anger is more than understandable.
—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
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
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
And the national economy and the local job market cooled, further stressing house hunters’ willingness to pay up for a home.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
During a quiet period earlier this summer, meteorologists urged people to remain vigilant, stressing that peak hurricane season doesn't typically occur until mid-September.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Councilmember Raul Campillo praised the city’s plan, stressing that costs to preserve affordable units are about $400,000 per unit while costs to subsidize new affordable units range between $500,000 and $900,000.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Others echo the same sentiment, stressing that his anger is more than understandable.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
Verb
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This willingness of the AI to heap praise and act as a sycophant has worrying consequences for the populace as a whole.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Federal Reserve policymakers have already started worrying about the housing market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the solar eclipse in Virgo brings emphasis to your values and sense of stability, highlighting ways to earn and manage your money.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2008, the Second Chance Act extended potential stays from six to twelve months, reinforcing their role in reentry.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Stock up on their gummies and stationery featuring Genki, the running-boy mascot.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The first season consisted of eight episodes, and season 2 will have eight more, featuring returning voice cast members and new guest stars.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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