Synonyms
Examples of pressing in a Sentence
a pressing need for reform
she had pressing business on the other side of town
Recent Examples on the Web
Not surprisingly, the most pressing concern was the possibility that the data could be used for other means, particularly by law enforcement.
—
Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
The main question the team hopes to probe is how gravity could be explained in quantum terms, which remains one of the most pressing problems in physics.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024
Most viewers are likely to do neither, at least not before asking several more pressing questions.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Of these issues, the more pressing concern was the failure of multiple reaction control system thrusters that are essential to steering Starliner during its departure from the space station and setting up a critical engine burn to enter Earth's atmosphere.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pressing 
Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
The main question the team hopes to probe is how gravity could be explained in quantum terms, which remains one of the most pressing problems in physics.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024
Most viewers are likely to do neither, at least not before asking several more pressing questions.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Of these issues, the more pressing concern was the failure of multiple reaction control system thrusters that are essential to steering Starliner during its departure from the space station and setting up a critical engine burn to enter Earth's atmosphere.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pressing
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'pressing.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near pressing
Cite this Entry
“Pressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressing. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share