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as in pressure
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
with a full-time job and her college courses, the young woman is under a lot of stress right now
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong
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as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stress
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite its tight connection to the culture of Alaska, some argue the race is a form of animal abuse, with dogs working under high levels of stress in extreme weather conditions.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Given the theme of the conference, Carr stressed that polls show the most Americans have a low level of trust in mainstream media.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Similarly, linalool, with its lavender-like fragrance, is used in various scented products to promote relaxation and stress relief.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite its tight connection to the culture of Alaska, some argue the race is a form of animal abuse, with dogs working under high levels of stress in extreme weather conditions.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
When you’re stressed, moving your body may be the last thing on your mind.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Given the theme of the conference, Carr stressed that polls show the most Americans have a low level of trust in mainstream media.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stress
Noun
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Mexico has also stepped up law enforcement pressure on drug cartels, staging raids against fentanyl labs and arresting gang leaders.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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The rise of media coverage and social engagement has brought a fresh set of challenges, including the pressure that comes with public discourse.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The traditional high school model, with its emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing, is increasingly out of step with the demands of the 21st century.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Aria and the first several variations seemed to be marred by an emphasis on Lim’s hands, rather than Bach’s counterpoint.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The young centre barely had time to worry about making a first impression on his new team: The Senators hosted the Rangers at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Twenty-two percent worry about the potentially dangerous consequences of messing up, such as plumbing leaks or electrical problems.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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While emphasizing boosting domestic consumption as a top priority, Beijing vowed to expand the consumer goods trade-in program with an additional 300 billion yuan in ultra long special treasury bonds.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Minutes before the hearing began, Adams emphasized the importance of immigrants in New York City’s history and a need to balance that with a need to for the federal government to manage the border.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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For those who don’t want to walk through the ship for the narrative, the Virgin Voyages app highlights the times and spots where the skits will take place.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Add in that the Food and Drug Administration appeared to side against safe and effective medicine by cancelling the meeting of the committee tasked with identifying the strains for next season’s influenza vaccines is just more evidence that the crazy anti-science mindset is taking hold.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Peak strain on Colorado's health care system hit about six months after that ban kicked in.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Friday, the association, which has been supporting talents of different backgrounds with an original focus on the African continent, gathered industry figures at hip member’s club The Wilde to spotlight 10 fashion creatives.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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To thrive long-term, Dogecoin needs to shift its focus from hype to fundamental development, real-world applications, and regulatory compliance.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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While none of the concepts discussed are new, Buffett reinforced insights relevant to the current state of investing, particularly Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stress. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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