as in tired
suffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress
you seem really stressed right now, so maybe you should try to do something more relaxing
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as in worried
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 emphasized
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stressed
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The scientists say their detailed map and data could help local decision-makers address overpumping from stressed aquifers, and help researchers estimate how much water has been depleted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Turco stressed that the bill does not regulate the financial products themselves but business practices surrounding them and was brought after numerous complaints from Connecticut residents.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
To be sure, Americans felt more stressed about low savings and credit card debt, and car insurance was on par with medical bills.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The scientists say their detailed map and data could help local decision-makers address overpumping from stressed aquifers, and help researchers estimate how much water has been depleted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those doctors, Novant Health Oncologist Keithe Shensky and Nicholas DeVito, a medical oncologist at Duke researching immunotherapy for colon cancer, also stressed the importance of getting a colon cancer screening.
—Eva Flowe
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Turco stressed that the bill does not regulate the financial products themselves but business practices surrounding them and was brought after numerous complaints from Connecticut residents.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stressed
Adjective
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For homeowners tired of robotic mowers that demand nearly as much effort as traditional ones, the K1 is a genuine upgrade.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Susan Collins is an anemic and tired candidate.—
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semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Concern increased nationwide, with animal rights activists worried the wolf would be injured in the wild or perhaps killed during his rescue.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, investors are worried fewer patients will seek care as Affordable Care Act subsidies phase out, or uncompensated care costs will rise.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests and much pomp and circumstance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Feeling a little funky, exhausted or sore can happen for a number of reasons, including perimenopause and menopause.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tranquility notwithstanding, Suriel was exhausted.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some nervous Democrats and their allies worry that language could thwart installation of a Democratic majority in the next Congress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Stressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stressed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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