HIGH-PRESSURE Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈhī-ˈpre-shər

Definition of high-pressure

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

as in to merchandise

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as in to threaten

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Recent Examples of high-pressure

Adjective

The result is pleasant conditions for the islands while hurricanes are steered around the edge of the high-pressure system. — Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 However, the immense pressure deep inside this would transform much of the water into high-pressure ice rather than leaving it as one enormous liquid ocean. — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

Some entrepreneurs might slow down after 25 years in the high-pressure restaurant business. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for high-pressure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-pressure

Adjective

The customized coupe features a T-top roof, aggressive aero body kit, and a graphics package that could have appeared in the original The Fast and the Furious.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
At 5-10, 198 pounds, Parrish mostly played nickel corner in Todd Bowles’ aggressive scheme and shined as a rookie.

— PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Verb

The Pacific Palisades store is sectioned out more into zones than the previous one; the company sat down with the buyers and visual merchandizing teams to be more strategic in allotment, whether carving out space for denim or The Row.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
The merchandising giant Fanatics launched a 21+ prediction platform last year.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of merchandise

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And yet, at the time, we were threatened with annihilation by three Arab armies that were about to invade us.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
The council said that the other companies agreed to testify after being threatened with a subpoena.

— Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of threaten

Adjective

Core to that narrative is Wever’s character, the highly ambitious (and fictional) producer Andie Bender, Hansen’s right-hand woman.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
The mission set the stage for more ambitious flights to follow, including docking missions and flights to small Tiangong space labs that ultimately led to the construction of China's Tiangong space station in orbit today.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambitious

Verb

It’s created — and heavily marketed — a cute little mascot for its new AI product, something that none of the other major AI players like OpenAI and Anthropic have done.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
The company also has been improving its virtual reality headsets and smart glasses, partnering with celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley to market them.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of market

Verb

Season two goes a little differently than season one, because the music exec in charge of casting the show (Ashley Padilla) is being lightly blackmailed by two … unique candidates (Jane Wickline and new cast member Grace Reiter).

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
In fact, there have even been instances of AI attempting to blackmail a human researcher who was seen as a threat to its tasking.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of blackmail

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Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors already facing sluggish demand, fierce competition and cutthroat price wars.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
There has been fierce fighting on Yemen's Red Sea coast as government forces attempt to reverse recent Houthi advances.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of fierce

Verb

The response is not to wholesale import consumer-software practices, since consequences in the automotive industry can be hazardous.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Schutz often tries out key styles on its website or at one of its flagships in New York and Miami, before bringing them to wholesale in a bigger way.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholesale

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