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the amount of work that is expected to be done
Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Recent Examples of workload
Call commentary pointed to acceleration in core workloads behind large customer strength, migration activity (noted SAP workloads), cloud-native scaling, and AI halo effects (AI driving usage of core).
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 July 2025
None more so than England captain Ben Stokes, who has finally been forced to concede defeat in his heroic attempt to bowl and bat his side to victory almost single-handed because of an injury born out of a brutal workload and relentless calendar.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Vrabel said in his pre-practice news conference that the team plans to manage the workloads of multiple veteran players this summer.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
In the run game, the Chargers have rookie Omarion Hampton and veteran Najee Harris joining the fray after J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards carried the workload in 2024.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 July 2025
None more so than England captain Ben Stokes, who has finally been forced to concede defeat in his heroic attempt to bowl and bat his side to victory almost single-handed because of an injury born out of a brutal workload and relentless calendar.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Vrabel said in his pre-practice news conference that the team plans to manage the workloads of multiple veteran players this summer.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
In the run game, the Chargers have rookie Omarion Hampton and veteran Najee Harris joining the fray after J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards carried the workload in 2024.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
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Carhartt, a brand recently spotted on Jennifer Garner — shop her exact overalls here — has discounted loads of outdoor gear, with prices starting at $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the time comes to take a load off, the Waterworld space will deliver entertainment once again with The Purge: Dangerous Waters.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pfizer raised its profit outlook Tuesday despite looming tariffs, with its CEO hopeful that the duties will start out small.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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So where is Adriana just a few short hours later when duty calls?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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These low-key tasks help your body relax without increasing stimulation.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, this task certainly isn’t out of reach for the savvy DIYer, either.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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While many management companies shy away from association work, especially due to the difficulty in managing different personalities, jkROCK’s took a different path.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, AI aims to make work more efficient—which is exactly what students are using it for.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Aug. 2025
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Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg does a terrific job balancing the different tones, style and pacing of the play’s two halves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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His trainer, Abel Sanchez and cut men did a great job neutralizing it.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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