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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
High turnover in management is often attributed to workload, but conversations with industry professionals suggest that board dynamics play just as significant of a role.
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Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
In managing Ohtani’s pitching workload in his first full season on the mound since 2023, the Dodgers have used off days on the schedule to give Ohtani a recovery day following a pitching start by backing those starts up against off days three times in his first nine starts (including last week).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Uber joins a growing list of companies laying off employees, with many firms citing the benefit of artificial intelligence in automating workloads and improving efficiency.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 June 2026
For a team that expects another long October, managing workloads and innings in the first half of the season is critical.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
In managing Ohtani’s pitching workload in his first full season on the mound since 2023, the Dodgers have used off days on the schedule to give Ohtani a recovery day following a pitching start by backing those starts up against off days three times in his first nine starts (including last week).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Uber joins a growing list of companies laying off employees, with many firms citing the benefit of artificial intelligence in automating workloads and improving efficiency.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 June 2026
For a team that expects another long October, managing workloads and innings in the first half of the season is critical.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
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Clean energy should not mean a 140-mile transmission corridor cutting through sensitive landscapes when less destructive options may exist closer to the load center north of San Onofre.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The government has also raised duties to curb demand for gold, a move aimed at conserving foreign exchange reserves.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In a 3-2 loss, Ohtani, who didn’t start after two-way duties the day before, remained in the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Key maintenance tasks include checking tires, brakes, fluids, wipers, and the battery.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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His final task, putting the vinyl top on the roof, was completed on May 23.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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How does the pilot program work?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Thomas was then promoted to the top job in March 2025, with the title of design director.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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