1. emphasizing the importance or significance of something
Usage: present participle of stress
2. causing worry, anxiety, or mental pressure to someone
Usage: present participle of stress
3. putting physical force or pressure on something
Usage: present participle of stress; technical

Examples

• The teacher kept stressing the importance of studying for the exam.
• She’s stressing about her job interview tomorrow.
• The coach was stressing teamwork during practice.
• All this homework is really stressing me out.
• He’s stressing the need for better communication.
• The heavy load is stressing the bridge’s support beams.
• Stop stressing over things you can’t control.