1
as in worrying
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 emphasizing
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stressing
Despite the team’s struggles, the underlying metrics and flashes on tape showed a quarterback capable of stressing defenses in multiple ways.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Many also encouraged people to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections, stressing that the people voted into public office are key to effectuating change.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
State budget issues and federal spending cuts are stressing Mecklenburg County’s finances and services, county leadership says.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, the Netherlands expressed support for Denmark regarding Greenland, stressing Greenland's right to decide its own future.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Maybe that’s because Florida has greater things to spend its time stressing about.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Lianys Torres Rivera declined to say how far along the talks may be while stressing the Cuban government has been a reliable partner.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
At the same time, expectations for technology stocks remain extremely high after several years of strong gains, and as tech firms are spending huge sums on AI buildouts which is stressing their balance sheets and cash flow.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Many also encouraged people to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections, stressing that the people voted into public office are key to effectuating change.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
State budget issues and federal spending cuts are stressing Mecklenburg County’s finances and services, county leadership says.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, the Netherlands expressed support for Denmark regarding Greenland, stressing Greenland's right to decide its own future.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Maybe that’s because Florida has greater things to spend its time stressing about.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Lianys Torres Rivera declined to say how far along the talks may be while stressing the Cuban government has been a reliable partner.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
At the same time, expectations for technology stocks remain extremely high after several years of strong gains, and as tech firms are spending huge sums on AI buildouts which is stressing their balance sheets and cash flow.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressing
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That's where Somali businesses struggled due to customers worrying that ICE might arrest them while shopping.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Colleagues had been worrying about Metayer Bowen all day long.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yasaka, the casual all day dining emphasizing wood fire and charcoal grilling, and ten person French omakase kappo counter Ren (the one to book).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Windham agreed, emphasizing that although there may be some truth behind the claim, finding balance in your daily nutrition is always key.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado State Patrol is launching a new awareness campaign in April, highlighting common causes of crashes due to distracted driving.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to the high school baseball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Larkin found that Muslim viewers in Kano reinterpreted Bollywood films through an Islamic moral lens, reading their narratives as reinforcing local values of propriety and ethical conduct.—
Gareth Barkin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video includes scenes from across the actress’s career as well as glimpses of her personal life, reinforcing her status as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The state’s largest botanic garden is celebrating the opening of a new woodland geared toward children, featuring artworks by local artists ages 2 to 18.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The festival is split between Auditorium Stravinski and Montreux Jazz Lab, with most nights featuring at least two artists on the bill.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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