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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
Residential environments currently lack the power density, redundancy, physical security, and environmental controls that enterprise workloads require.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 May 2026
These chips are designed to process large-scale scientific and industrial workloads more efficiently than traditional computing systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Bringing in a veteran would likely mean lesser workloads for Green, Young and possibly Tavius Robinson.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of clear worker protections and advancement opportunities have been common across the industry, but the pandemic really accelerated things, as issues like cost of living and accommodations for disability and caretaking were exacerbated.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Garza staying ready Mazzulla spoke Saturday about the early foul trouble starting center Neemias Queta has encountered in this series, which has contributed to both larger workloads for backup Nikola Vucevic and opportunities for third-stringer Luka Garza.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
But hamstring injuries like the one Thunder All-NBA wing Jalen Williams suffered early in Oklahoma City’s first-round series – and Doncic and Watson are also currently battling – could be reduced by lighter workloads.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
CEOs and workers alike struggle with intense pressure from unmanageable workloads, mounting job responsibilities, and lofty business expectations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 May 2026
These chips are designed to process large-scale scientific and industrial workloads more efficiently than traditional computing systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Bringing in a veteran would likely mean lesser workloads for Green, Young and possibly Tavius Robinson.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of clear worker protections and advancement opportunities have been common across the industry, but the pandemic really accelerated things, as issues like cost of living and accommodations for disability and caretaking were exacerbated.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Garza staying ready Mazzulla spoke Saturday about the early foul trouble starting center Neemias Queta has encountered in this series, which has contributed to both larger workloads for backup Nikola Vucevic and opportunities for third-stringer Luka Garza.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
But hamstring injuries like the one Thunder All-NBA wing Jalen Williams suffered early in Oklahoma City’s first-round series – and Doncic and Watson are also currently battling – could be reduced by lighter workloads.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
CEOs and workers alike struggle with intense pressure from unmanageable workloads, mounting job responsibilities, and lofty business expectations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workloads
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Fire engineers are typically responsible for maintaining fire engines and other equipment, driving fire engines, and connecting hoses to hydrants and other water sources, in addition to standard firefighter duties.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Away from tarmac, the CX-5 is capable enough for light off-road duties.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Having seen it on TV before, with its repetitive visuals—every athlete in black spandex, performing the same tasks with minute variations—this seemed dubious.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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That meant that Baker & Taylor took on some of these tasks, helping to speed up the process and freeing staff members to do other work.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Most of the lamps on view this week and next are works of sculpture in themselves, from a towering totemic floor lamp to a slight but dynamic nightlight.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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These works demonstrate innovative breakthroughs in both technology and art.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Workloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workloads. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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