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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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
Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Capricorns are prone to overworking themselves and shouldering heavy responsibilities, which can result in feelings of tension or self-doubt — black tourmaline helps clear those burdens, promoting a sense of emotional stability and empowerment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Capricorns are prone to overworking themselves and shouldering heavy responsibilities, which can result in feelings of tension or self-doubt — black tourmaline helps clear those burdens, promoting a sense of emotional stability and empowerment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Capricorns are prone to overworking themselves and shouldering heavy responsibilities, which can result in feelings of tension or self-doubt — black tourmaline helps clear those burdens, promoting a sense of emotional stability and empowerment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Capricorns are prone to overworking themselves and shouldering heavy responsibilities, which can result in feelings of tension or self-doubt — black tourmaline helps clear those burdens, promoting a sense of emotional stability and empowerment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Burdens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burdens. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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