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
With drought stressing the Colorado River and other water supplies, the promise of a new supply from the Pacific Ocean seems politically irresistible.
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Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Johnson pushed back against Pulte's critics -- arguing that the president has the prerogative to choose his Cabinet while stressing that the president told reporters that Pulte would serve on an acting basis -- up to 210 days without Senate confirmation.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Police also directly addressed a rumor that the child had died, stressing that the 11-year-old is still recovering at a local hospital.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The documents, leaked to USA TODAY by a source inside Patriot Front, show how the group finds new recruits, choreographs its rallies and events, and obscures its true mission behind language stressing patriotism and plausible deniability.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Max entering their orbit isn’t the only thing stressing the Bowdens.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Always air-dry fragile, lightweight, or delicate fabrics and lay them flat rather than hang them to avoid stressing the fibers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Design thinking plays a big role in Del Mar’s instructional program, stressing student inquiry, creativity and innovation.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
During the event, Foster also alluded to the messy situation with Jackman’s ex-wife, stressing the importance of women supporting one another.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Johnson pushed back against Pulte's critics -- arguing that the president has the prerogative to choose his Cabinet while stressing that the president told reporters that Pulte would serve on an acting basis -- up to 210 days without Senate confirmation.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Police also directly addressed a rumor that the child had died, stressing that the 11-year-old is still recovering at a local hospital.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The documents, leaked to USA TODAY by a source inside Patriot Front, show how the group finds new recruits, choreographs its rallies and events, and obscures its true mission behind language stressing patriotism and plausible deniability.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Max entering their orbit isn’t the only thing stressing the Bowdens.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Always air-dry fragile, lightweight, or delicate fabrics and lay them flat rather than hang them to avoid stressing the fibers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Design thinking plays a big role in Del Mar’s instructional program, stressing student inquiry, creativity and innovation.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
During the event, Foster also alluded to the messy situation with Jackman’s ex-wife, stressing the importance of women supporting one another.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
Verb
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Before worrying about advanced technology, look at your foundation.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Lindsay is very real for worrying about her pit stains.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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After Love Is Blind season four, producers publicly responded to online conversations and allegations from former contestants regarding participant welfare, emphasizing the support protocols for cast members.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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First, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the end of vaccination requirements in his state, emphasizing the tyranny of basic public health.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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On Tuesday, the clinic also posted a video on its Instagram account highlighting emergency equipment, including a crash cart, and personnel available at the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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As the murder trial got underway, supporters of both families gathered outside the courthouse alongside activists and online personalities, highlighting the intense public interest surrounding the proceedings.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Noting that Friday marked the Nasdaq Composite's steepest single-day drop since April 2025, Citi's analysts pointed to the hotter-than-expected labor market figures reinforcing expectations of potential Fed hikes later this year.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The Toledo Police Department said a manhunt is underway for Ka Nye Taylor, who is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the June 6 shooting near the popular Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music, food vendors and home tours.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The talent on display will be breathtaking and the matches should be thrilling, though a bloated group stage featuring 72 matches could dilute some of the excitement early in the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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