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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
While the two disagreed on the extent to which massive LLMs will continue to be the future of AI, both agreed that there is a desperate need to optimize the efficiency of AI workloads.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
Carstens suggests that burnout may stem from a combination of factors beyond workload alone, including misalignment, internal pressure, relational strain, and unmet personal needs.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
This month's astro-weather asks you to take a closer look at your workload, habits, systems, health regimen and time management with a new pair of eyes.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Its platform hosts different software tools that help workplaces manage workloads, regulatory compliance, and analyze data.
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Charlotte Hu,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
Carstens suggests that burnout may stem from a combination of factors beyond workload alone, including misalignment, internal pressure, relational strain, and unmet personal needs.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
This month's astro-weather asks you to take a closer look at your workload, habits, systems, health regimen and time management with a new pair of eyes.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Its platform hosts different software tools that help workplaces manage workloads, regulatory compliance, and analyze data.
—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for workload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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For hearts that are already under stress, that extra load can tip things in a dangerous direction.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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In a bid to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, demonstrators have been seen offering roses to police officers on duty.
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If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way.
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That means taking away human driver jobs could be particularly detrimental in the state.
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Young men with at least a bachelor’s degree spent an average of 14 hours less annually on the job between 2019 and 2022.
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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