as in load
the amount of work that is expected to be done
Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Recent Examples of workload
This move is expected to streamline the refund process and reduce the workload of IRS personnel who previously handled a significant volume of refund inquiries manually.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
His restriction is now less than three minutes fewer than the average workload for the team’s core starting lineup, which averages 30.8 minutes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
All Social Security recipients, including those not affected by the new law, will face delays and increased wait times as SSA contends with the new workload, according to the agency.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2025
That reduces the workload on your furnace, and spreading heat around can improve overall comfort within the home.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
His restriction is now less than three minutes fewer than the average workload for the team’s core starting lineup, which averages 30.8 minutes.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
All Social Security recipients, including those not affected by the new law, will face delays and increased wait times as SSA contends with the new workload, according to the agency.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2025
That reduces the workload on your furnace, and spreading heat around can improve overall comfort within the home.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for workload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workload
Noun
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The cargo ship, which wrecked in 1857, had been carrying a load of gold.—
Bethany Bruner,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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An expert shares simple tips to enhance your appliance and achieve sparkling dishes after every load.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During their press duties in the days before the Super Bowl, players from both teams were asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at the game.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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The corporal, while on duty in his marked patrol car, reportedly encountered the girl on North Avenue in front of Coppin.—
Keith Daniels,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Practical and Theoretical Changes on the Table Reforming IDEA is no small task, but a variety of proposals have emerged from educators, policymakers, and advocacy groups.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On Inauguration Day, Trump signed an executive order calling on federal agency heads to mandate in-office work.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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For Homan and the president, sanctuary cities, counties, and states are seen as a big barrier to this work.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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But uncertainty remains for organizations whose missions rely on government dollars to carry out projects that benefit populations in developing nations while also supporting jobs and the broader economy at home.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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