1
as in stress
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
a business executive who works well under pressure
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as in constraint
the use of power to impose one's will on another
pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider
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as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
his father pressured him to go out for the swim team
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Recent Examples of pressure
Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Losing 10 pounds removes 40 pounds of pressure from your knees.14
Eases pain: Research shows that weight loss leads to arthritis pain relief.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
There is a political messaging side to these moves, analysts say, but they also can be seen as a way to pressure Mexico to coordinate more, including on security.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But despite those pressures, Hujar is also part of a vibrant cultural landscape that is exploding with ideas and inspiration and possibility.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Losing 10 pounds removes 40 pounds of pressure from your knees.14
Eases pain: Research shows that weight loss leads to arthritis pain relief.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
The allegations claim the Riveras did not intervene and instead pressured Jane Doe to stay silent, prioritizing the church's reputation over addressing the abuse.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
There is a political messaging side to these moves, analysts say, but they also can be seen as a way to pressure Mexico to coordinate more, including on security.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure
Noun
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Forcing nearly a quarter million workers back to the office is going to create a nightmare - more traffic, more accidents, more deaths, more stress, and less time with family.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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This soothing Osea Vagus Nerve bath oil from Ulta softens skin while soaking away signs of stress to relax the mind and body.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But the magic of Presence is its feeling of constraint.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Keep in mind: The possibility of budget constraints has been on the administration’s radar.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Spidey zips, leaps and flips through traffic until his web-shooters run out, forcing him to land on the ground.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a recent interview with TIME, Basso spoke about all the ins and outs of Season 2, including the challenging stunts involved, Peter’s complicated relationship with Rose, and a thrilling finale that forces him to become a double agent.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The fear is that one of those reassortments could result in a strain that easily infects and spreads among people.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Dončić came up limping later in the second quarter and was diagnosed with a left calf strain.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Howe has a compulsion to watch games back immediately after their conclusion and this has not changed.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The compulsion stems from what customers are accustomed to and demand nowadays and the reality of how sophisticated, lithe and ubiquitous tech has become.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The alleged 'hitman' himself, Allen Glover, has admitted his testimony was coerced.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy concluded that such a ceremony subtly coerces students into participating in that prayer.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The most recent escalation, often referred to as the 'Gaza War' or 'Israel-Gaza conflict,' typically refers to the ongoing tensions and periodic outbreaks of violence between Israel and Palestinian groups, particularly Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Just be sure to avoid pulling the elastic too tight—thanks to the brush and hairspray, the hair will look sleek without adding unnecessary tension to your precious roots.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The production by British post-punk veteran Nick Launay helps this minimal song compel your attention as the band keeps playing.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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The tariffs were also meant to compel the countries to take further action to stop undocumented immigrants from entering the U.S. and to narrow their trade surplus.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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