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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
he pushed his way through the press of people outside the courthouse
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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
originally designed as a press for clothes, it now serves to hide the bedroom TV
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as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the fleeing bank robber pressed a nearby taxi into service as a getaway car
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as in to shove
to push steadily against with some force
an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone pressed around me to see the pictures
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as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
a manager pressed by a business crisis to return from his vacation ahead of schedule
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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
pressed us to go with them to the school board meeting
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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
an office e-mail that presses the need for greater vigilance concerning building security
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Recent Examples of press
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 July 2025
Thomas Jefferson, for example, was once a free press champion before newspapers of the time turned against him.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The typist can search for certain combinations of shapes by pressing down on the ergonomic keyboard.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
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Noun
In the film’s press notes, VFX producer Carlos Ciudad estimates that of the approximately 600 shots that take place on the ocean, only 15 percent were shot with any real water.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 July 2025
Thomas Jefferson, for example, was once a free press champion before newspapers of the time turned against him.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
As search and rescue efforts press onward in central Texas following the deadly flash flood, many are feeling grief and anxiety over the devastation wrought on an all-girls camp caught in the deluge.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The typist can search for certain combinations of shapes by pressing down on the ergonomic keyboard.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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Outfitted with ceiling-height custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, and beautiful brass hardware, the pantry is quietly luxurious while still practical enough for everyday use.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Odds are, something in your pantry is colored with petroleum.—
Niamh Ordner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Last season, before the final home series, Getz spoke to a throng of media inside the tunnels of Rate Field in Chicago.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Along with the headline-grabbing job culls in the federal government which began earlier this year, a throng of companies have already laid off workers so far in 2025, including Microsoft, UPS, Dell, BP and others.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The only con to using a cabinet or bookshelf is that it will be exposed to the elements, so make sure to coat the cabinet in a water-resistant sealant to avoid rain damage.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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The entire space comes nearly move-in ready, with cabinets, plumbing, and electrical pre-installed at no charge.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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The 11-year veteran has two Cups in his cupboard, the other coming in 2018 with the Washington Capitals, who drafted him with the 23rd pick in 2013.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Once dry, the beer glass can be placed upside down in a cupboard, so as not to get more dust in it while being stored.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Just jump on a return train for a few minutes back to Rougemont and a world devoid of the larger international crowds that descend upon swanky Gstaad just a few miles up the road.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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There’s an easy way to beat the line at Joe T.’s: Go before 11 a.m. and get a table before the lunch crowd wakes up.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Two games later, Higashioka was packing up his locker and heading into free agency on the steam of a career-high 17 homers.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The most traumatic episode happened when a bully named Matt stabbed him in the neck in a hallway outside his locker between classes, opening a small cut where Griffin's neck met his shoulder.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The limited space does mean fewer onboard options—no spa or thermal suite here—and smaller closets, which can be a challenge on longer trips.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Instead of partaking in fads or trends, Reilly says her new closet is built around pieces that are classic and timeless.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The floor is peppered with spare knee pads and helmets, and a swarm of roller derby players outfitted in protective armor congregate in the center of the warehouse.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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If a task can be performed in more than one way by equal peers working together—much in the way an ant colony or swarm of bees works—then the system is resistant to censorship and hardware faults and has service continuity due to economic sustainability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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