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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as in to merchandise
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as in to threaten
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Recent Examples of high-pressure
Eli Rubel, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The scientist, who has done research on high-energy materials, nitrogen and high-pressure physics -- all of which are relevant to nuclear weapons development -- has been honored in China for his work to advance the country's national development goals, the report said.
—Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
His six scoreless innings over his last six appearances, mostly in high-pressure situations, is certainly helping the cause.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That's especially important in client-facing or high-pressure roles.
—Eli Rubel, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The scientist, who has done research on high-energy materials, nitrogen and high-pressure physics -- all of which are relevant to nuclear weapons development -- has been honored in China for his work to advance the country's national development goals, the report said.
—Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
The scientist, who has done research on high-energy materials, nitrogen and high-pressure physics -- all of which are relevant to nuclear weapons development -- has been honored in China for his work to advance the country's national development goals, the report said.
—Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
His six scoreless innings over his last six appearances, mostly in high-pressure situations, is certainly helping the cause.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-pressure
Adjective
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Now and in the future In the early days of the Bowman era, the Oilers appear to be more aggressive in looking for talent.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, assume that classification will be litigated if the arrangement is aggressive or if the borrower is thinly capitalized.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If products are merchandised poorly, no one will want to purchase it and money will not circle back to fisheries and the Alaskan economy could suffer.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For example, he was encouraged by the results of its summer merchandising efforts, rewards member base, pricing strategy and ability to take market share in the fuel business without sacrificing margins.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Republicans were unfazed by Democrats threatening to withhold their votes, accusing them of hypocrisy for condemning GOP efforts to win policy concessions in past funding battles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That had grown to more than 30%, threatening to crowd out the tradespeople the group was built to serve.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s most ambitious chefs laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scaling With Purpose The future for FIBI Vacation Rentals is ambitious but focused.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The current owners market it for private parties and tours.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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It was marketed as a Charlie's Angels set up, but the reality was actually closer to Bop House content on TikTok now.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another minor added that Smith involved her husband, telling him that the victim had a video of her smoking marijuana with them and was blackmailing her.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But in July, the FBI and DOJ released a joint memo stating there was no Epstein client list and no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.—
Julie K. Brown Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the face of fierce opposition, Lyles supported bringing the Republican National Convention to Charlotte in 2020 — standing on her commitment to represent the entire city as mayor.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Paradise Bay, competition is fierce to attract high-end clientele and the standout offering at Maxx Royal is its two-story, 5,750-square-meter spa.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Prices on apparel wholesaling climbed 5%, while the apparel, jewelry, footwear and accessories retailing category spiked 8%.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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The idea was to create the first ever international drugstore chain operator and drug wholesaling company.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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“High-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-pressure. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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