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as in pressure
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 emphasis
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 to worry
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 to emphasize
to make more apparent
his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along
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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
the doctor stressed the importance of exercise
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Recent Examples of stress
Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart takes all the stress out of getting your home holiday-ready.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
When asked if McDonald’s employees have been the target of threats, Swope punted and declined to reveal who the threats were against, but stressed that any threat against a citizen would be thoroughly investigated.
—NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This creates a cycle of stress and executive dysfunction in college planning.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart takes all the stress out of getting your home holiday-ready.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Whether you’re stressed about wrinkles or loose skin, this wand can promote your skin’s radiance while tightening your skin and reducing fine lines.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
When asked if McDonald’s employees have been the target of threats, Swope punted and declined to reveal who the threats were against, but stressed that any threat against a citizen would be thoroughly investigated.
—NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stress
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The pressure to change usually stems from dissatisfaction.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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These pressures demand a strategic focus on 5 workplace trends for 2025 to attract and retain the talent needed for success.Sander van ‘t Noordende, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc places significant emphasis on aligning its values with those of its partners in celebrity collaborations.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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After Thompson was gunned down on a Manhattan sidewalk heading to the company’s investor day, businesses worry their executives face a higher risk of violence.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Let Bvlgari Do The Decorating At Bvlgari London, those who book the Bvlgari Suite for Christmas need not worry about bringing any festive décor.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Apart Smart Air Technology's app emphasizes gathering more data, using less material, and reducing labor costs, aiming to offer greater benefits than existing systems.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jenkins emphasizes the pair’s intimacy with close-up shots of their expressive faces and their bodies while playfully jostling or conspiring to prank the adults.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The stories of Shawn Carter and Sean Combs highlight the American dream: One hailing from Brooklyn and the other from Harlem, the two men, then in their 20s, took the next step in jumpstarting their empires.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The same report highlights that by integrating AI to predict equipment failures and automate routine quality control checks, enterprises have reported a 40% reduction in downtime and an almost 15% increase in overall productivity.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some experts who spoke to ABC News attributed the anti-corporate outcry to a host of overlapping trends: widening wealth inequality and a perception of an economy rigged against everyday people, blistering rhetoric supercharged by social media and a populist strain of politics that faults elites.Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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This shift could alleviate financial strain and foster a deeper connection between institutions and their audiences, ensuring museums remain accessible, adaptable and community-centered.Michele Smith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trotter reignited the label with her quietly sensual designs and her focus on textures would gel with Bottega Veneta and her predecessor’s work at the brand.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Past the color choices, Brooks’ focus on light and darkness for Glinda and Elphaba was essential for their biggest performances.Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mike Lipps reinforces this at Medallia with his six-question framework that comes from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, which asks: What’s our purpose?Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Placing the Christmas Trees on the dunes reduces the number of trees going to the county landfill and helps reinforce the dunes.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stress. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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