press for

phrasal verb

pressed for; pressing for; presses for

: to make a demand for (something)

Laborers are pressing for higher wages.

Examples of press for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a potent attacking group and home support, PSG will be expected to control the tempo and press for a win to improve their position in the group. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

This is a great option for new bakers, or if you are pressed for time, or don’t have a ton of ingredients in the pantry. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025

Shedeur explained during press for the East-West Shrine Bowl in January 2025. —Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

When Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall presses for more details on Blunt's character, also named Emily, who, in the first film, served as an assistant to Streep's ruthless Runway fashion magazine editor, Blunt refuses to spill much on the project. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for press for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore