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pressure
noun as in physical force, weight
noun as in demand, difficulty
Strongest matches
adversity, burden, constraint, force, hardship, heat, influence, power, strain, stress, tension, trouble, weight
Strong matches
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 matches
Example Sentences
"We always feel pressure to win," said the 34-year-old.
Despite a loss in Florida, this would hypothetically ease the pressure on abortion funds by expanding access.
Do expect them to pressure agencies that contract with Musk’s companies, and to intimidate those offices that are either investigating or suing said companies.
This could renew pressure around vice chancellors pay, even though it is a tiny fraction of the spending of universities with a turnover of £500m or more.
This has led to lower recruitment and increased pressure in universities that accept middling grades, and some smaller institutions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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