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as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the early settlers often used horses to carry their burdens
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2
as in responsibility
something one must do because of prior agreement
the burden of homework prevented the youngster from joining his friends at the game
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
burdened the dog with a little backpack
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as in to trouble
to make sad
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
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Recent Examples of burden
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
However, experts agree that the program was never intended to bear the entire burden of retirement.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
Turner reminds Paul that Lucy was family, too. Paul, burdened by guilt, offers to help reinstate Turner, who's been suspended, and keep him at the park.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
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Noun
But environmental advocates aren’t convinced the burdens of monitoring and regulating air pollution can just dissipate with a presidential proclamation.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
However, experts agree that the program was never intended to bear the entire burden of retirement.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Verb
Although burdened with immense sadness — their words bringing Kohberger’s mother and sister to tears — both women focused on the joy their friends brought into the world.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
Turner reminds Paul that Lucy was family, too. Paul, burdened by guilt, offers to help reinstate Turner, who's been suspended, and keep him at the park.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
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Hernandez drove in Betts and Freddie Freeman drove in Ohtani, Making his first appearance since returning from a forearm injury, Blake Treinen gave up two hits, walked two and allowed a run in the ninth inning before Jack Dreyer replaced him with the bases loaded and got the final out.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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Fitts was removed following the bases loaded escape after allowing the two runs over four innings on four hits, three walks and two strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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And in response to rising rates of districts hiring uncertified teachers, which has troubled lawmakers, Texas would begin investing directly in teacher preparation and certification.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Researcher Manfred Kets de Vries found that the following three issues troubled them the most: The Talion principle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Each death severs family income streams, depresses local consumption, and deepens intergenerational poverty.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The war in Gaza since October 2023 has likely depressed the willingness of international investors to put money into the kingdom.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Still, shivering in the night chill and worrying about sharks for something that may not even lead to a good ride?—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Rather than worry, the best advice is to start getting prepared.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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While some prominent voices have praised Harvard’s response, prospective students may be concerned about the potential ramifications of this ongoing dispute.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Cava said county officials were concerned about Alligator Alcatraz’s environmental impact on the Everglades, the conditions of detainees based on news stories that described dangerous conditions and the threat of hurricanes.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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On Monday, extreme heat will oppress much of the Central and Eastern U.S., with the most dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity continuing through Wednesday, according to the NWS forecast.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Merchants were making a killing buying, selling and oppressing people.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Ultra-lightweight design: Weighs just 0.9 lb, moves freely without feeling weighed down.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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They are easily weighed down, especially after a rain, ending up on the ground.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Readers gravitate to distressing news about stocks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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They will be distressed that the vaunted atomic program that cost billions of dollars is now in ruins.—
ERIC EDELMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
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“Burden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burden. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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