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as in stress
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
a business executive who works well under pressure
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as in constraint
the use of power to impose one's will on another
pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider
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as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
his father pressured him to go out for the swim team
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Recent Examples of pressure
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 20 Feb. 2025
That could put pressure on the Bank of England, which had been cutting interest rates to invigorate its tepid economy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan had said that Mr. Adams accepted luxury travel in exchange for pressuring the New York Fire Department to approve the opening of a high-rise consulate building for the Turkish government despite safety concerns.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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
That could put pressure on the Bank of England, which had been cutting interest rates to invigorate its tepid economy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the fourth quarter, Braswell’s defense relentlessly pressured Boswell’s ballhandlers, but the Pioneers played with and composure to stay ahead, control the ball and drain the clock.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan had said that Mr. Adams accepted luxury travel in exchange for pressuring the New York Fire Department to approve the opening of a high-rise consulate building for the Turkish government despite safety concerns.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure
Noun
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His own stress must have been enormous: A new baby, other children, the crushing workload and financial worry of a new farm, and his wife with the impulse to kill their newborn.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Sleep is so important, especially for stress levels, trying to lose weight.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
15 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
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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
Verb
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Image In recent weeks, President Trump has begun carrying out his plan for mass deportations across the nation, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents forcing undocumented immigrants back to their countries of origin.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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With three Oilers hustling to get back to defend the rush after Couturier forced a neutral-zone turnover, Michkov feathered a backhand to the front of the net through a maze of sticks to Tippett, who chipped it in.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Peak strain on Colorado's health care system hit about six months after that ban kicked in.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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That will put a lot of strain on your financial results—losing traffic from Google, waiting for new solutions, learning new solutions from AI engines.—
George Deeb,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Gondry expands his eclectic filmography with this rejuvenating fantasia, revealing another facet of his creativity (and confessing a certain compulsion; when Maya declines to provide a title for a next short, his reaction is priceless).—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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Overcoming the compulsions, the siren’s call, the lowest-common-denominator, tabloid, casino effect of everything in a very competitive attention environment where we’re driven toward the lowest common denominator.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While in Washington, Yehuda tries to coerce senators and congresspeople into negotiating with Hamas for the handover of Liat and Aviv, although the latter’s whereabouts remain unknown.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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America's adversaries, such as Russia and Belarus, are becoming increasingly emboldened to detain U.S. civilians to coerce Washington into lopsided deals that serve their political and strategic interests, experts said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Balanced mid palate with slight tension between acidity and the chunky red and black fruits.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Pakistan is the host of this tournament, though tensions between the nation and India have led to some matches taking place in Dubai.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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But after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Slava was compelled to devote much of his energy to the defense of his country, training soldiers in weaponry.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Chicago head coach Billy Donovan, saddled with far more guards than forwards on an imbalanced, rebuilding roster, has been compelled to give Buzelisan an extended run of late.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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