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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
Her workload lightened when the coach brought in several instant-impact transfers in hopes of igniting postseason success, which spurred one of the team’s best starts in recent seasons through December.
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
The Mets planned on utilizing Madrigal to help ease Acuña into the workload, but the latter is more than capable of being the third infielder.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
However, the toxicology report could take three months or longer to complete, depending on the laboratory’s workload, Mendoza told NBC.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Others said the technology can take the place of a private tutor for their students, which reduces their workloads.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
The Mets planned on utilizing Madrigal to help ease Acuña into the workload, but the latter is more than capable of being the third infielder.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
However, the toxicology report could take three months or longer to complete, depending on the laboratory’s workload, Mendoza told NBC.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Others said the technology can take the place of a private tutor for their students, which reduces their workloads.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for workload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
Noun
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We were given very strict safety instructions on how to walk out to the helicopter, how to enter, and who sits where to balance the load.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Corina Conley added 15 points; Michaela Cloonan dished a game-high seven assists; and Dash Shaw produced 11 points for a Sharks team with loads of balance.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The constant grind of teaching, research and administrative duties can take a toll.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fresh round of duties on Chinese goods doubled an initial set of tariffs placed on China last month.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My colleague Will Knight recently tested an AI assistant that could browse the web and perform tasks online.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
2 Mar. 2025
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By automating repetitive tasks, AI allows creatives to focus on developing fresh ideas.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shoppers swear by them for walking, running, lifting weights, air travel, and even long days on their feet at work.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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According to Oleg Nikolaev, nobody was hurt but the depot needed reconstruction work.—
Joanna Kozlowska,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are no term limits, no board, and it is considered a job for life.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Entry-level jobs have traditionally been jobs that provides on-the-job training rather than requiring extensive prior experience.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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