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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
To reduce that workload, Neros redesigned the Crossbow antenna system with more than twice the beam width of the previous version and added dual receivers for redundancy.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Stress relievers Even though many employees prefer working from home, these positions can still be stressful due to demand, deadlines and large workloads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The additional innings can take their toll, although the Dodgers have spread around the workload better than most this season.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Stress relievers Even though many employees prefer working from home, these positions can still be stressful due to demand, deadlines and large workloads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The additional innings can take their toll, although the Dodgers have spread around the workload better than most this season.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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In that way, public adjusters might help lighten a load for an insurance company employee by clearing away some of the clutter in a claim with the client.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Kory Kantenga, head of economics for the Americas at LinkedIn, explained how the high prices consumers are seeing at gas pumps may affect their teenager’s ability to land a job at their local grocer.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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