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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
In Texas, where classrooms are increasingly diverse, and teacher workloads remain intense, the answer may determine whether AI becomes a disruptive force or a genuinely transformative one.
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Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Its platform hosts different software tools that help workplaces manage workloads, regulatory compliance, and analyze data.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 9 June 2026
Officials said the system will combine proven and next-generation processors in what is known as a heterogeneous architecture, allowing different chip types to handle different workloads more efficiently.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Uber joins a growing list of companies laying off employees, with many firms citing the benefit of artificial intelligence in automating workloads and improving efficiency.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 June 2026
For a team that expects another long October, managing workloads and innings in the first half of the season is critical.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
That’s despite growing appeal as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 this year and the United States faces a deepening shortage of home care aides, driven by low wages, high turnover and demanding workloads.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 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
Delivering the petaflops of processing power required to run massive local AI models, the RTX Spark is built to crunch through heavy workloads that are simply too demanding for traditional PCs paired with standard discrete GPUs.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Its platform hosts different software tools that help workplaces manage workloads, regulatory compliance, and analyze data.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 9 June 2026
Officials said the system will combine proven and next-generation processors in what is known as a heterogeneous architecture, allowing different chip types to handle different workloads more efficiently.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Uber joins a growing list of companies laying off employees, with many firms citing the benefit of artificial intelligence in automating workloads and improving efficiency.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 June 2026
For a team that expects another long October, managing workloads and innings in the first half of the season is critical.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
That’s despite growing appeal as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 this year and the United States faces a deepening shortage of home care aides, driven by low wages, high turnover and demanding workloads.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 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
Delivering the petaflops of processing power required to run massive local AI models, the RTX Spark is built to crunch through heavy workloads that are simply too demanding for traditional PCs paired with standard discrete GPUs.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workloads
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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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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.—
Amedeo Goria,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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What’s also interesting here is that AI typically struggles to learn tasks like air hockey.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Partners have received works by Hans Memling, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Matisse, Cézanne, Degas, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alma Thomas, Mark Rothko, and so on.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
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Other works rely more heavily on easy sentiment.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Workloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workloads. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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