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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 workloads
The storage infrastructure is always available for applications and workloads.
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Eric Herzog, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
However, the job cuts are also tied to large capital expenditure to build Oracle’s data center infrastructure to support AI workloads.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
The push to build data centers across the country to meet the enormous demand to run AI workloads has not been met everywhere with open arms.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 June 2026
According to Dell, these systems can be deployed and running live workloads in just over six hours.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Microsoft claims both devices can deliver at least 19 hours of video playback, with the smaller model adding an extra hour or two in select workloads.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Adjust workloads, extend deadlines, temporarily shift assignments or projects.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.
—Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The boldest bet is CEO Elon Musk’s proposal for a system of orbital data centers, including a constellation of up to one million satellites that would run AI workloads on solar power gathered in orbit.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Eric Herzog, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
However, the job cuts are also tied to large capital expenditure to build Oracle’s data center infrastructure to support AI workloads.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
The push to build data centers across the country to meet the enormous demand to run AI workloads has not been met everywhere with open arms.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 June 2026
According to Dell, these systems can be deployed and running live workloads in just over six hours.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Microsoft claims both devices can deliver at least 19 hours of video playback, with the smaller model adding an extra hour or two in select workloads.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Adjust workloads, extend deadlines, temporarily shift assignments or projects.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.
—Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The boldest bet is CEO Elon Musk’s proposal for a system of orbital data centers, including a constellation of up to one million satellites that would run AI workloads on solar power gathered in orbit.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workloads
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Claude for Life Sciences outperforms human expert baselines on a range of complex life sciences tasks including understanding, manipulating and writing laboratory experiment protocols.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Quiet focus helps complex tasks feel lighter.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Most of the jobs, 334, are full-time, which is 109 above the pre-construction projection in that category.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Recent studies of the river outlet works have shown that managers can operate the backup tubes continuously in a safe way, said Katrina Grantz, the deputy regional director for Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Region, at a conference in Boulder earlier this month.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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“Workloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workloads. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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