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pressures

NOUN

physical force, weight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burden squeeze strain strength stress tension

STRONG

compressing compression crushing encumbrance heaviness load mass shear squeezing thrust

Antonyms

STRONGEST

relaxation

WEAK

ease facility peace

NOUN

demand, difficulty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity burden constraint force hardship heat influence power strain stress tension trouble weight

STRONG

affliction albatross choke clout coercion compulsion confinement crunch discipline distress drag duress exigency hassle hurry load misfortune necessity obligation persuasion press pull requirement sway unnaturalness urgency

WEAK

full court press inside track pressure cooker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing ease favor help impotence incapacity incompetence peace powerlessness relaxation unimportance weakness

STRONG

comfort freedom health

WEAK

facility

VERB

bother, urge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compel constrain insist press push

STRONG

drive impel politick rush sell squeeze

WEAK

come at lean on push around twist arm work over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

pull

STRONG

dissuade repress retard slow

WEAK

leave alone

Example Sentences

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“So the pressures, I see it more as an opportunity to be able to represent our country.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The stock’s sharp move downward is likely due to near-term pressures on gross margins as the company ramps its new data-center projects, according to a Thursday note from TD Cowen analyst Derrick Wood.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

JGB prices may also be weighed by rising crude oil prices that could increase inflationary pressures in Japan and lead to quicker pace of BOJ rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A Scottish government spokesperson said it recognised the pressures facing councils, and it would continue to work with local authorities to ensure people get high quality public services.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With higher atmospheric pressures, liquid water would be possible.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan