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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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
The government insisted his case had nothing to do with press freedom, saying the defendants used journalism as a guise to commit acts that harmed Hong Kong and China.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Gently press the seeds into the substrate and cover the planting container with a clear plastic bag or humidity dome to lock in humidity.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
The government insisted his case had nothing to do with press freedom, saying the defendants used journalism as a guise to commit acts that harmed Hong Kong and China.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Intellectual Mercury in your 10th House of Career squares radical Uranus in your committed sign, pressing you to explain your methods without letting anyone undercut your voice.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Gently press the seeds into the substrate and cover the planting container with a clear plastic bag or humidity dome to lock in humidity.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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The entrance to Valley View Elementary School in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights resembles a food pantry these days, with cabinets filled with cans of food products and plastic crates brimming with children’s clothes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The evening features top Bay Area chefs competing to create a multi-course meal using ingredients found in the WVCS pantry, where clients receive food.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Technical director Simao Sabrosa then joined him, and eventually, the rest of the throng were allowed in and placed on the bleachers next to the training pitch.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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More than twenty‑five thousand people crowded into Shibe Park, including throngs of young people who made the gathering feel more like a festival than a political convention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets and other accents for 2026 and get their best tips for how to best incorporate it into your home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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The curio cabinets are empty of their curiosities.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Items that get used less regularly can be stored in a pantry or cupboard where they can be brought out and used when needed.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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So here are the details of this strange creation, which combines old and new elements pulled from the Bugatti parts cupboard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The box defrosted after the game in front of a crowd that gathered on all sides in the final minutes of the countdown.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maybe even little lockers for sports gear or special toys — with their name on it.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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If your hall closet is near the entryway, drop-zone baskets are a game changer, says Lisa Chun, organization expert and founder of Our Home Becoming.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Having a polished yet comfortable pair of pants in your closet can make getting ready for work, dinner, and more so much easier.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bodies were found throughout the building, some stacked on top of one another, with swarms of bugs and decomposition fluid covering the floors, investigators said.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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