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stressor

[stres-er, -awr] / ˈstrɛs ər, -ɔr /


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Retirement savers are more concerned about medical spending than any other financial stressor, a new survey found — and for good reason.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Because the chickenpox varicella-zoster virus remains dormant in the nervous system, it is plausible that it is a chronic stressor causing chronic inflammation, says Geldsetzer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

“I almost can’t think of a worse psychological stressor than being bullied by a community that you value.”

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2025

For eight consecutive days, participants reported any daily stressors they experienced within the previous 24 hours and whether each stressor was resolved by the end of the day.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025

“Money was very much a stressor during my pregnancy and postpartum period,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025