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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
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The New York Times is seeking a new order that compels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s team to rescind a set of press access restrictions that a federal judge ruled unconstitutional last week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Former National Counterterrorism official Joe Kent firmly denied having leaked any information when pressed by conservative podcaster Mark Levin.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Johnny Jones, a member of American Federal Government Employees Council for TSA workers and a local unit that represents workers at Texas airports, noted in a press call on Tuesday that employees have contended with shutdowns on and off for months.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The New York Times is seeking a new order that compels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s team to rescind a set of press access restrictions that a federal judge ruled unconstitutional last week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Instead, the defender goes back to Pascal Struijk and Sunderland send three men to press Leeds all the way back to Darlow.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Former National Counterterrorism official Joe Kent firmly denied having leaked any information when pressed by conservative podcaster Mark Levin.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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And the school auditorium stage is now a pantry stocked by donations that teachers and volunteers deliver at the end of the workday to families too nervous to go out.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Powdered buttermilk can hide out in your pantry for months or even years if kept dry.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The throngs gathered for what almost happened and what actually did take place.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Trying to make my way through the throng of movie stars, filmmakers and other luminaries was almost like an Olympic event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hearing aid batteries should be stored out of sight and up high, preferably in a locked cabinet.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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The next cabinet over houses what appears to be a microwave or toaster oven.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many of the stars from Class 4A sectional champion graduated, but the cupboard is far from bare.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Then a crowd of people fled all at once.—
Ryan Oehrli
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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As spring break travel winds down, airports across the country are still dealing with heavy crowds and long security lines, amid the partial government shutdown.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inside, Jamari McDowell and Darryn Peterson, sitting in front of their lockers, turned to each other.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is contained within its own wing on the second floor, with two walk-in closets and a bath with a skylight, soaking tub, and separate water closets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other features include two walk-in pantries, an office with a wet bar and rich wood designer built-ins, and a primary bedroom suite with a linen closet, another office with glass sliding doors, and a bathroom with a large custom vanity, heated floors and a walk-in shower with body sprays.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Easier said than done when both parties leave a swarm of paparazzi in their wakes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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For their part, Iranian officials signaled that energy facilities were on the table as swarms of its drones targeted the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, the Shah gas field southwest of Abu Dhabi and oil facilities in Fujairah.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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