WORKLOAD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

workload

noun

Definition of workload

as in load

the amount of work that is expected to be done Students complained about the heavy workload.

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Recent Examples of workload Other constraints in the robots’ range of motion combined with the need for frequent recalibration during operations to increase the cognitive and operational workloads for the surgical team, which is not ideal. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 Swain understands the hefty workload required to grow into this role. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Apple iPad Air Deal The Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 handles heavy multitasking workloads through a lightning-fast M3 processor built for local Apple Intelligence workflows. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 Returning to a full workload as a pitcher this season, Ohtani has thrown 85⅔ innings in 14 starts so far. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for workload

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Noun

MetroLoft added roughly 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, Berman said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
At a press conference at the site, Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said that the city was bringing in emergency beams and columns to help shore up some of the unstable building’s load.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026

Definition of load

Noun

His passion for politics began at a young age and stemmed from his father who served in the Army and imparted values about duty and service.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Still, politicians require more scrutiny than most − particularly when their health directly impacts their ability to perform their duties.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

The deployment aims to reduce the time required for general visual inspections while improving consistency across repetitive maintenance tasks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Many who spoke with USA TODAY said the quest becomes an almost impossible task if the Pine Tree State remains in GOP hands.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of task

Noun

But when menstrual symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, school, relationships or daily activities, something more serious may be going on.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of work

Noun

Last year’s grants paid for things like job skills training aimed at retaining nonprofit employees, specialized accounting services and a marketing program for thrift stores.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The Dream, however, snapped back to finish the job and put themselves back in the win column for the first time since June 22.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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