stresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of stress
1
as in pressures
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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2
as in emphases
a special notice or importance given to something the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety

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stresses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stress
1
as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong

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2
as in emphasizes
to make more apparent his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along

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3
as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on the doctor stressed the importance of exercise

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Recent Examples of stresses
Noun
The platform will be monitored over time to assess how the bamboo composite performs against fatigue, environmental exposure and other stresses encountered offshore. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Amid the stresses of the Arctic, scientists are rethinking the idea that all life is a cutthroat competition with winners and losers. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 The challenge, Hylving stresses, is whether a shopping complex can become a genuine fixture in people’s daily routines, rather than a one-off visit. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Developing bodies are less able to withstand these stresses, which is exactly why protection has to begin before birth. — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 For me, getting a haircut is a chance to relax, unwind, and take a break from the stresses of daily life. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 These thermal gradients generate stresses that may crack or spall – chip or flake off – the outer surface, but the heat often does not penetrate deeply enough to compromise the structural core. — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 Some of the many things structural engineers learn are how to calculate loads and stresses. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 And her diary entries about her parenting stresses and postpartum issues were read aloud in court. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
The warmer weather also dries out the soil and stresses plants, especially those in drought-prone regions such as the West and the Southwest. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Consequently, Aydemir stresses that silk denim is aimed more at premium and fashion-forward segments rather than utility markets, which inherently limits its range of applications. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 The doctor also stresses that not every patient will need every type of treatment. — Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Friedman stresses leaders must amplify focus, enabling solitude before collaboration for creativity, and promoting active recovery over passive unwinding. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Astorga, in turn, stresses that emotional recovery will be a long process, especially for those who remain in La Guaira living in tents or displaced from their homes. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Hayes’ memoir stresses the redemptive power of nature as an antidote to suffering and a way to build emotional resilience. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 The derby operates as a nonprofit, and Paulsen stresses that it's all volunteer run – from clearing the brush before the event, to cleaning up the trash after. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Recommended by Our Editors The messaging service also stresses that the user can turn Scam Alert on or off at any time. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stresses
  1. pressures
  2. emphases
  3. worries
  4. emphasizes
  5. highlights
  6. strains
  7. reinforces
  8. features
Noun
  • Consequently, these price pressures could become significantly more pronounced by the end of this year, with effects potentially extending into 2027.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • When Miley asked how Taylor-Joy is managing the pressures of entering such a major property, the actress shrugged it off.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pressures
Noun
  • No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of emphases
Verb
  • Instead, the market worries whether such high growth has already been fully priced into stock values or is approaching a growth inflection point.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The beekeeper worries the new warehouse-like facilities will raise his utility bills or change the local environment.
    — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of worries
Verb
  • The piece emphasizes that Californians, especially Democrats and independents, strongly favor voting by mail and already rely on it at very high rates, suggesting that restricting mail ballots would disenfranchise large numbers of lawful voters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
Verb
  • The project captures the severity of Spain's homelessness crisis and highlights the stories of unhoused people.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbera highlights the impact a positive reception at a film festival can have on a smaller movie.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of highlights
Noun
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID dashboard, new data on strains is currently unavailable due to low sequencing submissions.
    — Christy Santhosh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yet these strains have not led to the rupture that some observers had predicted.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of strains
Verb
  • The flexible polymer, meanwhile, reinforces the structure and improves its elasticity.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bitcoin's recent rebound puts the spotlight back on its role as a hedge against fiscal risk and reinforces Robbie Mitchnick's long held view that the crypto asset serves to diversity portfolios, and isn't just another risk asset.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforces
Verb
  • The bag is big enough to hold all your travel essentials—even a small umbrella or tablet—and features two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of features

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“Stresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stresses. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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