1
as in loads
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the early settlers often used horses to carry their burdens
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2
as in responsibilities
something one must do because of prior agreement
the burden of homework prevented the youngster from joining his friends at the game
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1
as in weights
to place a weight or burden on
burdened the dog with a little backpack
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as in troubles
to make sad
refuses to let everyday problems burden her
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Recent Examples of burdens
Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the war has imposed many economic burdens.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the war has imposed many economic burdens.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
These additional burdens, by definition, must either increase the price of plastics, reduce the returns to shareholders, or reduce the incomes of workers.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
That did not keep her from understanding the responsibilities and burdens of spouses and parents.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Based on the speaking agenda and announcements leading up to the conference, AI tools to conquer administrative burdens will be the star of this year’s show.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
That did not keep her from understanding the responsibilities and burdens of spouses and parents.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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These additional burdens, by definition, must either increase the price of plastics, reduce the returns to shareholders, or reduce the incomes of workers.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the war has imposed many economic burdens.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the war has imposed many economic burdens.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
These additional burdens, by definition, must either increase the price of plastics, reduce the returns to shareholders, or reduce the incomes of workers.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
That did not keep her from understanding the responsibilities and burdens of spouses and parents.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Based on the speaking agenda and announcements leading up to the conference, AI tools to conquer administrative burdens will be the star of this year’s show.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
That did not keep her from understanding the responsibilities and burdens of spouses and parents.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Burdens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdens. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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