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stressor

[stres-er, -awr] / ˈstrɛs ər, -ɔr /


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Finances are a stressor; likewise his rather abundant weight and tendency to stress-eat.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

Among the 75% of employees who say rising costs are a top stressor, half said the stress causes them to feel distracted at work, Fidelity said.

From MarketWatch Nov. 15, 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

In this new study, the researchers wanted to know whether a sense of personal control -- how much people feel they can influence their daily challenges -- affects whether a stressor gets resolved.

From Science Daily Oct. 20, 2025

But for people like Rodriguez — a sole breadwinner living in a rent-controlled apartment — it’s just another stressor compounding an already grim financial reality.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2025



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