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adjective

ˈhī-ˈpre-shər How to pronounce high-pressure (audio)
Definition of high-pressurenext
as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal 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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high-pressure

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verb

1
as in to merchandise

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as in to threaten

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Recent Examples of high-pressure
Adjective
Once the cleaner has been applied, attach a high-pressure nozzle to the pressure washer. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Verb
The integrated approach also reduces cognitive load on soldiers operating in high-pressure battlefield environments while maintaining continuous protection against incoming drone threats across formations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026 Kendal Anderson had just moved from Kansas City to Ottawa two months ago, bringing his wife, Natalie, and their five children to their new home after securing a job at TruComp Pipe, a manufacturer of high-pressure gas and oil pipes. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-pressure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-pressure
  1. aggressive
  2. merchandise
  3. threaten
  4. ambitious
  5. market
  6. blackmail
  7. fierce
  8. wholesale
Adjective
  • In March, a group of major medical organizations, including the AHA and the American College of Cardiology, released new guidelines urging more aggressive treatment of cholesterol.
    — Anne Thompson, NBC news, 16 July 2026
  • His team is curious about the fuel effects of acceleration and aggressive driving and other air pollutants that might increase with speeding.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
Definition of aggressive
Verb
  • The beauty area is bigger and better merchandised, too, with brands including Sunday Riley — a new arrival — K-beauty brand Biodance, Nuxe and Clinique.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • For Spisak, the reports weren’t replacing merchandising judgment.
    — Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of merchandise
Verb
  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of threaten
Adjective
  • If African countries want to meet their ambitious industrialization goals, improving education outcomes — especially in STEM subjects — is a prerequisite, experts argued.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • Indeed, some of the country’s most ambitious conservation work is focused on restoring ecosystems, preserving indigenous cultures and rewilding landscapes that had been altered by agriculture.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ambitious
Verb
  • Under the deal, the two companies will collaborate on design and co-market the finished system to premium automakers throughout China.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Bioceramic powder is a substance that can be integrated into clothing and is marketed as improving sleep and muscle recovery.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of market
Verb
  • Some students discovered the account and blackmailed Nichols into giving them better grades, the warrant states.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Before work, Geri heads off to question Joyce Tercek, the Yale admissions lady that Dennis blackmailed in the elevator a few episodes ago.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of blackmail
Adjective
  • Both yachts will provide fierce competition against Svea, owned by Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennström, when the trio meet at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in late September.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • Argentina's greatest strengths lie in their infectious unity and fierce mentality.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
Definition of fierce
Verb
  • The company doesn’t wholesale its collection.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
  • Light industrial uses could include storage yards, data and information processing, medical or dental laboratories, research and development, warehouses, wholesaling or a recycling center.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of wholesale

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