stress

1 of 2

noun

ˈstres

: constraining force or influence: such as

: a force exerted when one body or body part presses on, pulls on, pushes against, or tends to compress or twist another body or body part

especially : the intensity of this mutual force commonly expressed in pounds per square inch

: the deformation caused in a body by such a force

: a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation

: a state resulting from a stress

especially : one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium

job-related stress

: strain, pressure

the environment is under stress to the point of collapse

Joseph Shoben

: emphasis, weight

lay stress on a point

archaic : intense effort or exertion

: intensity of utterance given to a speech sound, syllable, or word producing relative loudness

: relative force or prominence of sound in verse

: a syllable having relative force or prominence

: accent sense 5a

stress

2 of 2

verb

stressed; stressing; stresses

transitive verb

: to subject to physical or psychological stress

stressing the equipment

this traffic is stressing me out

: to subject to phonetic stress : accent

: to lay stress on : emphasize

stressed the importance of teamwork

intransitive verb

: to feel stress

stressing about the big exam

—often used with out

Example Sentences

Noun She uses meditation as a way of reducing stress. Hormones are released into the body in response to emotional stress. She is dealing with the stresses of working full-time and going to school. He talked about the stresses and strains of owning a business. Carrying a heavy backpack around all day puts a lot of stress on your shoulders and back. To reduce the amount of stress on your back, bend your knees when you lift something heavy. The ship's mast snapped under the stress of high winds. measuring the effects of stresses on the material Verb The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards. The risks involved in the procedure should be stressed. Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first. When she said, “We need lots of money,” she stressed the word “lots.” It's not an important decision and it isn't worth stressing over. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The technician discovered stress corrosion on pipes where water circulates under high pressure, in a section of piping where corrosion wasn’t thought to be a significant threat.

Matthew Dalton, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 These days, schools are still throwing away money – but the football that comes along with these games is hardly stress-free.

Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Getting dressed for work is one thing, but dressing for fashion week is a whole other beast, which makes having a solid-stress-free wardrobe of closet basics a must.

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 For picks that can rotate 360 degrees, opt for options that include a lever mechanism to allow for simple, stress-free rotation throughout the day.

Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Both students said Fansler not only showed his passion for music but also makes being in the band stress-free and fun.

Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 This smart meal planning method gives you a head start on the week, often leading to faster, healthier, stress-free eating.

Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 To keep your time together as stress-free as possible, try these financial tips.

Jessica Benda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 With the right recipes and a few expert tips, a picnic in the sand can be a stress-free treat.

New York Times, 22 July 2022

Verb

Producers also stress that, moving forward, casting the role of Jo is open to performers of all gender identities.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Critics stress that the changes, which the City Council approved 6-1, eliminate the ability of the neighborhood groups to appeal development approvals for free.

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Tribal leaders and advocacy groups were also out in force to stress the need for urgent action to address climate change and environmental injustice.

Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 The Biden administration has issued a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation.

Eliza Mackintosh And Hafsa Khalil, CNN, 11 May 2022 And once again, as Biden should stress, Americans are united in the cause of freedom with a fervor that pessimists could not have imagined even three weeks ago.

Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 9 Mar. 2022 The most common genes in 32 of the species were in relation to stress response, metabolism and energy production.

Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2021 Those side effects can be even worse for someone of Wiseman’s size since his 240-plus pounds stress the knee tremendously on his explosive vertical jumps, according to Pandya.

Rusty Simmons, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Sep. 2021 But his stories also stress the ebullience, the possibility, that can emerge from in-betweenness.

Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

stress 1 of 2

noun

ˈstres

: a force that tends to change the shape of an object

: something that causes physical or emotional tension : a state of tension resulting from a stress

She felt the stress of working two jobs.

: special importance given to something

The speaker laid stress on a particular point.

: relative loudness or force of a part of a spoken word or a beat in music

"Finally" has the stress on the first syllable.

stress

2 of 2

verb

stressed; stressing

: to subject to excessive use or to forces that cause a change in shape

Hard use was stressing the equipment.

: to cause or experience physical or emotional tension

All these changes are stressing me.

: to pronounce (part of a word) with relative loudness or force

Stress the first syllable.

: to give special importance to : emphasize

He stressed the need to save energy.

Medical Definition

stress 1 of 2

noun

ˈstres

: a force exerted when one body or body part presses on, pulls on, pushes against, or tends to compress or twist another body or body part

especially : the intensity of this mutual force commonly expressed in pounds per square inch

: the deformation caused in a body by such a force

: a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation

: a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium

: the force exerted between teeth of the upper and lower jaws during mastication

stress

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to subject to stress

a patient stressed by surgery

单词	stresses
释义	stress 1 of 2 noun ˈstres 1 : constraining force or influence: such as a : a force exerted when one body or body part presses on, pulls on, pushes against, or tends to compress or twist another body or body part especially : the intensity of this mutual force commonly expressed in pounds per square inch b : the deformation caused in a body by such a force c : a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation d : a state resulting from a stress especially : one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium job-related stress e : strain, pressure the environment is under stress to the point of collapse Joseph Shoben 2 : emphasis, weight lay stress on a point 3 archaic : intense effort or exertion 4 : intensity of utterance given to a speech sound, syllable, or word producing relative loudness 5 a : relative force or prominence of sound in verse b : a syllable having relative force or prominence 6 : accent sense 5a stress 2 of 2 verb stressed; stressing; stresses transitive verb 1 : to subject to physical or psychological stress stressing the equipment this traffic is stressing me out 2 : to subject to phonetic stress : accent 3 : to lay stress on : emphasize stressed the importance of teamwork intransitive verb : to feel stress stressing about the big exam —often used with out Synonyms Noun pressure strain tension Verb bother fear fret fuss stew sweat trouble worry See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She uses meditation as a way of reducing stress. Hormones are released into the body in response to emotional stress. She is dealing with the stresses of working full-time and going to school. He talked about the stresses and strains of owning a business. Carrying a heavy backpack around all day puts a lot of stress on your shoulders and back. To reduce the amount of stress on your back, bend your knees when you lift something heavy. The ship's mast snapped under the stress of high winds. measuring the effects of stresses on the material Verb The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards. The risks involved in the procedure should be stressed. Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first. When she said, “We need lots of money,” she stressed the word “lots.” It's not an important decision and it isn't worth stressing over. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The technician discovered stress corrosion on pipes where water circulates under high pressure, in a section of piping where corrosion wasn’t thought to be a significant threat. Matthew Dalton, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 These days, schools are still throwing away money – but the football that comes along with these games is hardly stress-free. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Getting dressed for work is one thing, but dressing for fashion week is a whole other beast, which makes having a solid-stress-free wardrobe of closet basics a must. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 For picks that can rotate 360 degrees, opt for options that include a lever mechanism to allow for simple, stress-free rotation throughout the day. Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Both students said Fansler not only showed his passion for music but also makes being in the band stress-free and fun. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 This smart meal planning method gives you a head start on the week, often leading to faster, healthier, stress-free eating. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 To keep your time together as stress-free as possible, try these financial tips. Jessica Benda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 With the right recipes and a few expert tips, a picnic in the sand can be a stress-free treat. New York Times, 22 July 2022 Verb Producers also stress that, moving forward, casting the role of Jo is open to performers of all gender identities. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Critics stress that the changes, which the City Council approved 6-1, eliminate the ability of the neighborhood groups to appeal development approvals for free. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Tribal leaders and advocacy groups were also out in force to stress the need for urgent action to address climate change and environmental injustice. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 The Biden administration has issued a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation. Eliza Mackintosh And Hafsa Khalil, CNN, 11 May 2022 And once again, as Biden should stress, Americans are united in the cause of freedom with a fervor that pessimists could not have imagined even three weeks ago. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 9 Mar. 2022 The most common genes in 32 of the species were in relation to stress response, metabolism and energy production. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2021 Those side effects can be even worse for someone of Wiseman’s size since his 240-plus pounds stress the knee tremendously on his explosive vertical jumps, according to Pandya. Rusty Simmons, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Sep. 2021 But his stories also stress the ebullience, the possibility, that can emerge from in-betweenness. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English stresse stress, distress, short for destresse — more at distress First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1545, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing stress anti-stress de-stress lay/put stress on post-traumatic stress disorder lay great stress/emphasis on sentence stress stress fracture stress ball stress incontinence stress management stress test stress mark word stress under stress storm and stress See More anti-stress de-stress lay/put stress on post-traumatic stress disorder lay great stress/emphasis on sentence stress stress fracture stress ball stress incontinence stress management stress test stress mark word stress under stress storm and stress See More Kids Definition stress 1 of 2 noun ˈstres 1 : a force that tends to change the shape of an object 2 : something that causes physical or emotional tension : a state of tension resulting from a stress She felt the stress of working two jobs. 3 : special importance given to something The speaker laid stress on a particular point. 4 : relative loudness or force of a part of a spoken word or a beat in music "Finally" has the stress on the first syllable. stress 2 of 2 verb stressed; stressing 1 : to subject to excessive use or to forces that cause a change in shape Hard use was stressing the equipment. 2 : to cause or experience physical or emotional tension All these changes are stressing me. 3 : to pronounce (part of a word) with relative loudness or force Stress the first syllable. 4 : to give special importance to : emphasize He stressed the need to save energy. Medical Definition stress 1 of 2 noun ˈstres 1 a : a force exerted when one body or body part presses on, pulls on, pushes against, or tends to compress or twist another body or body part especially : the intensity of this mutual force commonly expressed in pounds per square inch b : the deformation caused in a body by such a force 2 a : a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation b : a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium 3 : the force exerted between teeth of the upper and lower jaws during mastication stress 2 of 2 transitive verb : to subject to stress a patient stressed by surgery 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pressures strains worries tensions anxieties concerns loads angers irritations troubles weights persecutions exasperations aggravations annoyances Antonyms & Near Antonyms comforts consolations 2 as in focuses a special notice or importance given to something the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety Synonyms & Similar Words focuses weights emphases values concentrations attentions priorities consequences accents significances considerations spotlights accentuations moments foci imports precedences regards heeds notes primacies worths top billings Antonyms & Near Antonyms disregards indifferences underemphases minimizations de-emphases 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 Synonyms & Similar Words worries fears troubles frets sweats bothers cares a hang stews fusses sweats blood gives a hang agonizes pines despairs longs yearns chafes Antonyms & Near Antonyms accepts sustains takes endures tolerates bears sticks out abides stomachs See More 2 as in emphasizes to make more apparent his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along Synonyms & Similar Words emphasizes reinforces underlines underscores accentuates enhances deepens italicizes amplifies strengthens brings out heightens augments maximizes supplements reenforces magnifies enlarges boosts enlivens beefs (up) jazzes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms minimizes reduces decreases de-emphasizes diminishes lessens tones (down) weakens understates subdues See More 3 as in highlights to indicate the importance of by centering attention on the doctor stressed the importance of exercise Synonyms & Similar Words emphasizes highlights features punctuates accentuates foregrounds accents identifies illuminates focuses bears down on plays up promotes presses pinpoints spotlights points (up) advertises focusses publicizes makes much of boosts plugs overplays Antonyms & Near Antonyms minimizes tones (down) understates de-emphasizes underemphasizes belittles disparages plays down discounts See More
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