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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
Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
In press notes provided ahead of the event, Welsh had framed his take similarly.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Spanberger never responded to Earle-Sears’ taunts and dodged when moderators pressed her about whether Jones should drop out.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Friday before the exhibition was due to open, a van belonging to a transportation company arrived at the cultural center as scheduled to deliver works from Madrid, CajaGranada Foundation said in a press statement Thursday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
In press notes provided ahead of the event, Welsh had framed his take similarly.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Then press Send request, and a pop-up will appear on your friend or family member’s device asking them to be added as a Recovery contact.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Spanberger never responded to Earle-Sears’ taunts and dodged when moderators pressed her about whether Jones should drop out.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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Cellars, pantries, and cool garages all work for onion storage.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Atkinson and his family were walking from their downtown Columbus condo to a restaurant and noticed a throng of Blue Jackets fans camping outside Nationwide Arena to get a jump on tickets the following day.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The event drew such a large crowd on Sunday that several Surf City residents complained on social media about a lack of security and noise control, as throngs of attendees poured onto the streets and blocked traffic.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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The deal received Israeli government backing after Witkoff and Kushner pressed Netanyahu’s cabinet to accept it during a presentation earlier this month.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Little Free Libraries, the charming small cupboards of free books perched outside participants’ home, have over 200,000 participants worldwide and over 1,300 in Tennessee alone.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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Underneath the stairs at the couple's home was a small cupboard, but behind the little door was actually a reasonable amount of unused space.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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His campaign already claims 6,000 volunteers and his town hall appearances have drawn large crowds.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Police say Balmer broke in through the southern wing of the residence, into a room often used to entertain crowds and display art.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next to Moore’s locker, right guard Trey Smith smiled in awe at what his fellow lineman had accomplished, considering the circumstances.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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McMillan smiled and continued on with his availability in front of his locker, unabated.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brett Davis / Imagn Images Tony Vitello could be poised to trade out his closet for a different shade of orange.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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There’s a walk-in closet and large bathroom with both a shower and bathtub.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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As police swarm the plant, Batman disappears in a puff of smoke.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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