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
Democratic leaders are vowing to force votes to curb the president's war powers, stressing that a two-week ceasefire is not sufficient.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Zaman urged parents, religious scholars and community leaders to ensure maximum participation in the campaign, stressing that polio can only be prevented through vaccination.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
But the agency didn't modify the heat shield itself, stressing that the hardware was up to the challenge.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Fed minutes from March's meeting showed policymakers remain open to future rate hikes should inflation continue to exceed 2%, while stressing the need to be nimble.
—Sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Wilson told reporters Tuesday that his coalition consulted with the mayor’s office about the impending lawsuit but declined to endorse Burnett or any other alternate candidate, stressing that his fight remained against the CHA board.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite the team’s struggles, the underlying metrics and flashes on tape showed a quarterback capable of stressing defenses in multiple ways.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Many also encouraged people to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections, stressing that the people voted into public office are key to effectuating change.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Zaman urged parents, religious scholars and community leaders to ensure maximum participation in the campaign, stressing that polio can only be prevented through vaccination.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
But the agency didn't modify the heat shield itself, stressing that the hardware was up to the challenge.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Fed minutes from March's meeting showed policymakers remain open to future rate hikes should inflation continue to exceed 2%, while stressing the need to be nimble.
—Sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Wilson told reporters Tuesday that his coalition consulted with the mayor’s office about the impending lawsuit but declined to endorse Burnett or any other alternate candidate, stressing that his fight remained against the CHA board.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite the team’s struggles, the underlying metrics and flashes on tape showed a quarterback capable of stressing defenses in multiple ways.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Many also encouraged people to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections, stressing that the people voted into public office are key to effectuating change.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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When health plans, providers, and policymakers work together, families can spend less time worrying about costs and more time focusing on their health.—
Anthem Blue Cross California,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Already, food and beverage brands and restaurants have taken note of the growing number of people taking the treatments and tried to get ahead of diet changes by emphasizing or adding ingredients like protein and fiber.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crowds gathered in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the city's 176th birthday as 415 Day returned with a free festival highlighting local culture, food and music.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In one sequence, the robot takes a leash and walks a dog, highlighting its ability to translate natural language instructions into physical actions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the region attracted $92 billion in venture capital and generated more than 23,000 patents, reinforcing its central role in emerging technologies, according to the Index.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two played a game of Barrymore Bingo, featuring staple moments that happen in practically every interview, like hand-holding or getting curled up on the couch.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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The museum agreed to remove material from at least two recent exhibition publications, including an image of Vladimir Lenin and a 1930s illustration of British imperial trade routes featuring a map of China.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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