workloads

noun

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

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Recent Examples of workloads The company said its design reduces signal loss by removing external cabling between compute nodes, switch nodes and interconnect systems, improving efficiency for large-scale AI workloads. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 That means better compensation, realistic workloads, meaningful onboarding, ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clear communication from school and district leaders. — Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 An accelerator stack is any piece of hardware that can be used to train AI workloads, while hyperscaler silicon refers to customized chips. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 July 2026 In September, Gartner estimated that 35 percent of VMware workloads would migrate elsewhere by 2028. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Prior spent the last week communicating with pitching coaches around the league, analyzing workloads and availability and learning about any issues or concerns teams have about their star pitchers participating in this storied exhibition game. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 14 July 2026 The chip industry isn’t just growing , it's being reorganized around AI workloads as its primary design target. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workloads
  1. loads
  2. duties
  3. tasks
  4. jobs
  5. works
Noun
  • Transformers require specialized vehicles and heavy-duty trailers capable of carrying oversized loads.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Flawless routines and loads of amenities were once seen as the ultimate pillars of hospitality.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • When Cox-Rosen and I resumed traffic duties Tuesday morning, the work barrels were still in place as rain fell.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • Stone Forsythe is likely to handle backup right tackle duties behind Taylor Moton while first-round pick Monroe Freeling and free-agent addition Rasheed Walker battle for the top left tackle spot.
    — MIKE KAYE, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of duties
Noun
  • Robots need large amounts of such data to learn how people perform tasks and interact with their surroundings.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Rearrange a schedule, automate a reminder, or create a small system that keeps bills, tasks, or energy from leaking through the cracks.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of tasks
Noun
  • Job cuts loom Volkswagen employs about 650,000 people globally and had already announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Critics warn that dramatic increases could force small businesses to reduce hiring, automate more jobs, or raise prices.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of jobs
Noun
  • Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn, accuse Simone Ledward Boseman of violating a court order mandating the distribution of funds and mismanaging the company that holds Chadwick’s rights and prior works.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • Association of University Presses (AUPresses) members share a commitment to advancing knowledge and have long published scholarly works that contribute to understanding many complex subjects, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
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