as in pressure
the use of power to impose one's will on another
complied with the order only under duress
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Recent Examples of duress
Musk is flipping the traditional equation, in which Democrats vote to fund the government and Republicans feel compelled to do so under duress.
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Hans Nichols, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
The sales themselves might have involved duress, with the owners forced into quick, unfavorable deals.
—Fritz Kaegi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
And retirees who claim Social Security at 62 or 63 may be under more financial duress than those who claim it later.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Ma pleaded guilty to two counts of lewd acts with a child under age 14, with duress, and also admitted to a lewd act involving a second child under 14, Deputy District Attorney Drew Hart said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Hans Nichols, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
The sales themselves might have involved duress, with the owners forced into quick, unfavorable deals.
—Fritz Kaegi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
And retirees who claim Social Security at 62 or 63 may be under more financial duress than those who claim it later.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Ma pleaded guilty to two counts of lewd acts with a child under age 14, with duress, and also admitted to a lewd act involving a second child under 14, Deputy District Attorney Drew Hart said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duress
Noun
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While Trump aims to bring those supply chains onto American shores, the pandemic showed how disruptions and lengthy adjustments can produce more persistent inflation pressure.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pros Platform design evenly distributes pressure Cushioned footbed Comfy enough to wear during long, busy days on your feet Cons Few color options Only available in one width One thing about us?—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From the relationship with the body to analyzing trauma to the societal constraints on human beings and their relationship with the planet, the exhibition, accompanied by a magazine, invites us to reflect on identity, connection, and complexity.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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By identifying potential limitations early, companies can plan to optimize their use of NOLs and R&D credits within the constraints imposed by 382 and TCJA.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The characters are not wholly irredeemable, and some do arrive through meditation and self-reflection at meaningful answers about their compulsions, even as others remain unwilling to consider such questions about their motivations (and how their actions affect other people).—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But even a casual listener at this point can recognize his compulsion to deflect in the face of bad news.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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Three other former Spanish federation members accused of coercion — former women's team coach Jorge Vilda, sports director of the men's team Albert Luque, and head of marketing Ruben Rivera — also were cleared of that charge.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The court acquitted three other former Spanish federation members accused of coercion: former women’s team coach Jorge Vilda, sports director of the men’s team Albert Luque, and head of marketing Ruben Rivera.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Duress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duress. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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