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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
Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.
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Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Throughout the day Heavy, high-fat meals immediately before exercise can increase your digestive workload and contribute to feelings of sluggishness in the heat.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Why Rest Alone Doesn't Cure Burnout For decades, conventional wisdom has framed burnout as a problem of workload.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Regardless of performance or health, the Yankees may find themselves in a position to limit Weathers’ workload down the road.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
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Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Throughout the day Heavy, high-fat meals immediately before exercise can increase your digestive workload and contribute to feelings of sluggishness in the heat.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Why Rest Alone Doesn't Cure Burnout For decades, conventional wisdom has framed burnout as a problem of workload.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Regardless of performance or health, the Yankees may find themselves in a position to limit Weathers’ workload down the road.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
Noun
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The impact of load management on the NBA has been long-lasting and harmful to the product.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Students enrolled less than full-time (typically 8 or 9 credits per semester) will have their loan limits reduced in proportion to their credit load.—
Evan Zimmer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro pulled double-duty Thursday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Thomas Tuchel was appointed with the simple task of coaching England to a World Cup win, and England showed early signs of his tactical acumen, but also his ability to inspire his players.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In Silicon Valley, engineers assign their agents tasks to complete overnight, and then check the results even before their morning coffee.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Republicans expanded work requirements for SNAP.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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After the army, Snowden worked briefly as a security guard before landing a job in the global communications division at the CIA.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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