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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
Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Rose also stresses the importance of preserving natural oils, recommending the occasional use of a clarifying shampoo to keep buildup in check.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Dainese Massimo Varese, the R&D Director of the Dainese Group, stresses that safety would not be sacrificed in this process.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
The department will continue to make snowpack measurements throughout the winter, and stresses that the late-season measurements closer to April are the ones that truly determine how much water California will have to fill its reservoirs.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The report stresses that restoring security must take priority over other concerns like elections, which can come later.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Shimizu stresses the rarity of getting a role like Masuka.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
But Debbie stresses that the key wasn’t just technology but the human factor.
—John Winsor, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Coe's manifesto stresses the importance of protecting female athletes, in a year that has been plagued by global outrage over trans athletes in women's sports.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Lee stresses the importance of data, policy, and private investment.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Rose also stresses the importance of preserving natural oils, recommending the occasional use of a clarifying shampoo to keep buildup in check.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Dainese Massimo Varese, the R&D Director of the Dainese Group, stresses that safety would not be sacrificed in this process.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
The department will continue to make snowpack measurements throughout the winter, and stresses that the late-season measurements closer to April are the ones that truly determine how much water California will have to fill its reservoirs.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The report stresses that restoring security must take priority over other concerns like elections, which can come later.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Shimizu stresses the rarity of getting a role like Masuka.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
But Debbie stresses that the key wasn’t just technology but the human factor.
—John Winsor, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Coe's manifesto stresses the importance of protecting female athletes, in a year that has been plagued by global outrage over trans athletes in women's sports.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
Verb
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rooks emphasizes the plight of Black educators, who disproportionately lost their positions in Brown’s aftermath because of school consolidations.—
Justin Driver,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is because vaccine protection decreases over time and because the vaccines are updated to give people the best protection against new strains.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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This is because vaccine protection decreases over time and because the vaccines are updated to give people the best protection against new strains.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Covering such varied stories reinforces the importance of empathy and understanding in storytelling.—
Austin American-Statesman,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach ensures that the podcast reinforces the company's core values and mission in a way that resonates with employees.—
Fatima Zaidi,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Yaya Bey, Maria Somerville, Tortoise, Anthony Naples, Niontay, and more.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2025
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The event features deliberations among NFL officials, owners, team presidents and coaches about league policies and playing rules.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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