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the amount of work that is expected to be done
Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Recent Examples of workload
The software platform aims to improve how storage devices process data locally as more AI workloads move from cloud infrastructure onto edge systems.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The trick is to find workloads that fit within those constraints or can be cleanly split across many small nodes.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Organizations will need continuous visibility into model behavior, workload performance, token consumption, security posture and the movement of data across AI systems and infrastructure.
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Shane Buckley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Gagnon’s research found fans helped lower body temperature and reduced the heart’s workload, particularly in older adults.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for workload
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The trick is to find workloads that fit within those constraints or can be cleanly split across many small nodes.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Organizations will need continuous visibility into model behavior, workload performance, token consumption, security posture and the movement of data across AI systems and infrastructure.
—
Shane Buckley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Gagnon’s research found fans helped lower body temperature and reduced the heart’s workload, particularly in older adults.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for workload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
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Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
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Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
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Eriyonna Walcott, a 3rd Class Cadet, beelined to the Ecuadorian ship docked next to the Eagle in Norfolk after she was let off duty one afternoon.
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The estimate does not fully capture the federal government’s longer-term personnel costs, including the accrual of veterans’ benefits tied to active-duty service, such as retirement and education benefits.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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