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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
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This proved that essential components can survive the extreme thermal and mechanical stresses of hypersonic flights.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a drama for four parts, though, and our final player remains Leeds United, who had a weekend off from the stresses of the relegation battle to try to win at Wembley for once (more on that very soon).
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Add to that the stresses of living in a small environment with other people and trying to accomplish a lot of tasks in a habitat that is isolated and dangerous.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Common Problems Flowering dogwoods can sometimes be short-lived in urban environments due to environmental stresses that eventually lead to disease or infestations.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Extreme environmental conditions, such as cold exposure or other physical stresses that affect your cognition.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2026
And that change in flow causes a series of stresses in the crust, most notably a compressive force between the older and newer sections of the North American plate, as well as a downward drag on the older section.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Garvey also stresses the importance of using your senses when evaluating items.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The master plan says those 86,000 households without high-speed internet make up 17% of the city, but the plan stresses that the ratio is much higher in some low-income neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Parks stresses that user error is more often to blame than the recipe itself.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
There Is an Important Takeaway, According to Experts Scatterty stresses that more work is needed on the health impact of infrasound.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Dietician Lauren Kremer stresses the importance of other nutritional details.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Designer Ashley Hauza agrees and stresses the importance of grounding the space through larger statement pieces.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Alaniz said the district now stresses positive reinforcement, not just negative feedback.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
As an isolated incident, the crash poses no imminent danger, Gray stresses.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This proved that essential components can survive the extreme thermal and mechanical stresses of hypersonic flights.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a drama for four parts, though, and our final player remains Leeds United, who had a weekend off from the stresses of the relegation battle to try to win at Wembley for once (more on that very soon).
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Add to that the stresses of living in a small environment with other people and trying to accomplish a lot of tasks in a habitat that is isolated and dangerous.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Common Problems Flowering dogwoods can sometimes be short-lived in urban environments due to environmental stresses that eventually lead to disease or infestations.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Extreme environmental conditions, such as cold exposure or other physical stresses that affect your cognition.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2026
And that change in flow causes a series of stresses in the crust, most notably a compressive force between the older and newer sections of the North American plate, as well as a downward drag on the older section.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Veteran Marcus Smart stresses the Lakers must be willing to play harder than ever to avoid a historic collapse and playoff exit.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Garvey also stresses the importance of using your senses when evaluating items.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The master plan says those 86,000 households without high-speed internet make up 17% of the city, but the plan stresses that the ratio is much higher in some low-income neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Parks stresses that user error is more often to blame than the recipe itself.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
There Is an Important Takeaway, According to Experts Scatterty stresses that more work is needed on the health impact of infrasound.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Dietician Lauren Kremer stresses the importance of other nutritional details.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Designer Ashley Hauza agrees and stresses the importance of grounding the space through larger statement pieces.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Alaniz said the district now stresses positive reinforcement, not just negative feedback.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
Noun
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But cost pressures have escalated quickly in many regions.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, many institutions are grappling with ballooning operating costs and sliding enrollment, pressures that are intensifying labor conflicts over pay and resources.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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
Verb
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With irrigation shrinking and solar replacing crops, longtime farmworker Rosa Ramirez worries about disappearing jobs.—
Jeff St. John,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Arca worries about safety in the shelter — but not from the war.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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GalaxyBids emphasizes its unique position as an alternative to the traditional shopping sites that some may find dull or monotonous.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Marketing professor Jonah Berger emphasizes that understanding linguistics can enhance our communication skills, enabling us to fit in, persuade, engage, and positively influence others, especially with the aid of advanced language analysis tools and his SPEACC Framework.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chiron in your 8th House highlights something sensitive that needs clarity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The decision highlights the near-complete discretion law enforcement agencies have to withhold records from the public in criminal matters.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Eyal Zamir said the strains on Israel’s armed forces have created an urgent need to increase military recruitment.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, in the case of probiotic drinks, the specific bacterial strains matter too.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bringing greenery overhead reinforces the feeling of enclosure.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The design also features guide tubes made of Q12 alloy to resist fuel assembly bowing and lateral deformation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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