as in burden
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumber
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The Protect Medicaid Act has been introduced in past congressional sessions and seeks to prevent what the GOP calls a financial burden on American taxpayers.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Even in relationships where physical chores are divided equally, one partner often bears the mental burden of ensuring that everything runs smoothly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Small, intentional changes — like expressing appreciation, communicating needs clearly and checking in about emotional and mental loads — can breathe new life into a relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Time is another factor: Offering loads to alternate carriers can add hours to tendering.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite SpaceX picking up the national security slack during Vulcan delays, the ULA rocket’s capability is something Space Force personnel have anxiously awaited. Brig.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Passengers were provided meal vouchers and undisclosed compensation for their delay, the spokesperson said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is not because the shows currently on are in some sort of immediate peril but rather because there isn’t a clear next generation or growth in the medium.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our pollinators in in peril, a new study released this week suggests.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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On Friday at 5:10 a.m. a beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until Saturday at 11 a.m. for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Atmospheric conditions to the south – from the mid-Atlantic to the Gulf coast – are more likely to support thunderstorms with all hazards, including hail and tornadoes.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Cumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumber. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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