high-pres·sure
ˈhī-ˈpre-shər 
1
a
: having or involving a high or comparatively high pressure especially greatly exceeding that of the atmosphere
b
: having a high barometric pressure
2
a
: using or involving aggressive and insistent sales techniques
b
: imposing or involving severe strain or tension
high-pressure occupations
high-pressured; high-pressuring; high-pressures
: to sell or influence by high-pressure tactics
Examples of high-pressure in a Sentence
Adjective
a high-pressure salesman who wouldn't take "no" for an answer
"for a limited time only" and other standbys of high-pressure advertising
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Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition to his grooming routine, Aidan prioritizes his physical wellbeing with recovery methods like ice baths after his long practices and high-pressure games with the Detroit Lions.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Defensively, key contributors have missed stretches of games, forcing young players to emerge into high-pressure roles.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Sounding the Alarm Bigelow is no stranger to films with political ramifications that examine the high-pressure mechanics of American institutions under duress.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition to his grooming routine, Aidan prioritizes his physical wellbeing with recovery methods like ice baths after his long practices and high-pressure games with the Detroit Lions.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
This is the sort of high-pressure challenge Mount relishes.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Defensively, key contributors have missed stretches of games, forcing young players to emerge into high-pressure roles.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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“High-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-pressure. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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