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as in pressures
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 emphases
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 worries
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 emphasizes
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stresses
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Much of this shift is attributed to outside stresses like geopolitical issues and the rise of AI technology.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
This is compounded by what researchers describe as the invisible web of psychosocial, physical, and disease-related stresses that women disproportionately carry.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But what it's meant to do is basically alleviate the stresses of city driving.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That is why Microsoft's research stresses combining provenance tracking with watermarking and cryptographic signatures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
And though the lyrics mix Korean and English, the music repeatedly stresses BTS’s Korean roots.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
However, Fultz stresses the previous legislation was deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Ellison, whose father and main business backer is Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, always stresses a merging of content and technology that still needs to happen at legacy media.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Drought on its own already stresses water supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But Johnson stresses that this approach may not work for everyone—and that’s OK, too.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
However, Hankey stresses that the recent increase goes beyond typical seasonal variation; there's still an almost doubling in the largest events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
But Harbaugh’s plan to build better habits through harder and intentional late practice situations and stresses will serve the Giants well.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Much of this shift is attributed to outside stresses like geopolitical issues and the rise of AI technology.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
This is compounded by what researchers describe as the invisible web of psychosocial, physical, and disease-related stresses that women disproportionately carry.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But what it's meant to do is basically alleviate the stresses of city driving.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
That is why Microsoft's research stresses combining provenance tracking with watermarking and cryptographic signatures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Butler stresses the importance of trust and tone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
And though the lyrics mix Korean and English, the music repeatedly stresses BTS’s Korean roots.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
However, Fultz stresses the previous legislation was deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Ellison, whose father and main business backer is Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, always stresses a merging of content and technology that still needs to happen at legacy media.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Drought on its own already stresses water supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But Johnson stresses that this approach may not work for everyone—and that’s OK, too.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
However, Hankey stresses that the recent increase goes beyond typical seasonal variation; there's still an almost doubling in the largest events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
Noun
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Geopolitical shifts compound these pressures.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Simon has kept the show running like clockwork through one of its most surreal eras, filled with political pressures and changes in corporate control, as well as the surprise exit of her predecessor.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The installation ceremony is rooted in centuries of tradition, even as each new archbishop brings distinct emphases and priorities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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With his dweeby air, pretensions and position at the helm of an active production, Arthur is the Liz Lemon of this setup, but with the emphases reversed.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Wade reportedly worries audiences may think her performances are imitating an idea Swift created due to the 14-time Grammy Award winning singer’s enormous popularity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of what the farms sell is on contract with prices already set, which means those costs will have to be absorbed for now, said Parra, who worries many state crops could see lower sales as prices eventually rise in markets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America emphasizes human oversight, transparency, and accountability for AI outcomes across the bank.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In revisiting Lehmann’s story, Strager highlights that Lehmann’s legacy is one of resilience and perseverance—proof that early setbacks do not define a person and that brilliance can flourish, even later in life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet alongside that resolve, structural failures and political priorities are compounding strains between the Israeli government and the locals.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Orkin reinforces your home's protections, targets those who have weaseled their way into your home, and starts to prep for the colder season where all those bugs will want to come back into your warm and cozy walls.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The MorphoScan is even missing a couple of quality-of-life features present on the Etekcity scale, including a safe mode for pregnant women and pacemaker users that disables the BIA electrical current for weight-only measurements.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s fourth floor doubles as an event space and features a large terrace that overlooks the bay.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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