1
as in oppressive
difficult to endure
the burdensome living conditions that the early settlers had to endure
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the burdensome task of finishing the tax return
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Recent Examples of burdensome
Project Iceworm’s legacy Project Iceworm was shelved in 1962, after it was deemed too technically difficult — the ice sheet shifts — and as the Navy and Air Force pursued less burdensome projects on Greenland.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Connecticut still bears some of the highest taxes and most burdensome regulations in the nation.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
But the requirements are still burdensome, Ravin said.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The study's lead researcher, Flavia Chereches of Tilburg University in the Netherlands, suggested that the environment matters, noting that voluntary care in a supportive family is different from a stressful or burdensome environment.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Connecticut still bears some of the highest taxes and most burdensome regulations in the nation.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
But the requirements are still burdensome, Ravin said.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The study's lead researcher, Flavia Chereches of Tilburg University in the Netherlands, suggested that the environment matters, noting that voluntary care in a supportive family is different from a stressful or burdensome environment.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdensome
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Drawing from the histories of women detained for their political beliefs, the work explores how care, resistance and survival persist even under the most oppressive conditions.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Director Tony Williams masterfully curates a mood of oppressive dread from the opening minutes through the bloody climax and explosive final frames, making this one of the very best Australian horror films of all time.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are more advanced, and challenging techniques, like slicing or chipping for more bulbs.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is not complicated or challenging music, and at times the chord progressions are simple enough to make one yearn for a bit more spikiness.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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The energy output is designed to remain stable down to –50 degrees Celsius, supporting reliable operation in some of the harshest climates on Earth, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rapinchuk recommends only using non-toxic products when cleaning your refrigerator and avoiding anything with harsh chemicals, such as bleach and ammonia.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Training and case management through FRAP is supposed to help attorneys deal with what Clegg calls a difficult area of law.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Will this race and the other changes create an opportunity for NASCAR to turn the page on its difficult 2025?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a durable and tough rubber sole featuring Vibram's TC5+ technology, each step offers the right amount of flex and resistance for a comfortable hiking experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The truth is, managing a game and operating within a system of offense are two of the most important things about excelling at the most demanding position in professional sports.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Turns out, von Allmen had the better inside track on the demanding hill.—
Pat Graham,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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The film, a searing exploration of the country’s flawed prison system, also stars Rivals frontman Alex Hassell and British R&B artist Ray BLK.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nowhere perhaps was the searing heat more evident than at Melbourne Park, where the usual crowds thronging outside the Australian Open tennis tournament dwindled to a ghost town as temperatures soared.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Given the depth of talent assembled at the Emirates Stadium in recent years, that is not too onerous a task.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The topics were assigned on Monday, due on Friday, and at only a page, were not onerous.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Burdensome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdensome. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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