HIGH-PRESSURED Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

high-pressured 1 of 2

adjective

as in intensive

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high-pressured

2 of 2

verb

past tense of high-pressure

as in marketed

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as in threatened

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Adjective

His preference for a 4-2-3-1 has been evident, however, and the German is looking for Newcastle to be aggressive in the press, intensive and also direct, with a plan to get the ball forward as quickly as possible.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
If the electricity required to operate the system comes from carbon-intensive sources, some of the benefits of capturing atmospheric CO₂ are lost.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensive

Verb

One of the worst ways that asset protection is marketed is that creditors will see asset protection planning and run away.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Four out of five, or 80% of foods marketed to children between 6 months and 36 months are ultraprocessed, according to a study published in July.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of marketed

Verb

The Broncos, who lost in the AFC championship game last season, led 24-0 at halftime and were never threatened.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of threatened

Adjective

These could include intense earthquake swarms, rapid ground deformation, changing gas emissions, and unusual heat flow.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Footage aired by local media showed massive flames and fireballs erupting from the tank, with black and orange smoke rising in the sky as firefighters spray what appears to be foam or water in efforts to quench the intense fire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of intense

Verb

As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
PlusOne will be merchandised within the Wellness by Ulta Beauty areas in stores, alongside other wellness solutions.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of merchandised

Verb

The indiscriminate immigration raids that terrorized Latino communities appeared to have worsened after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in September, according to LULAC’s report.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Ina and David Steiner are getting tens of millions of dollars from eBay after being terrorized by former executives and employees in a bizarre harassment campaign.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of terrorized

Adjective

Some decide to distribute ownership equally among members of the next generation; others believe that whilst the economics can be shared equally, voting power should remain concentrated.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Exposure to financial liability has also become more concentrated as Aon's survey found that medical claims exceeding $100,000 comprise an outsized percentage of all healthcare costs.

— Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentrated

Verb

The company said its network reaches more than 700 million viewers in India and is distributed in over 150 countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Within urban communities Hoodoo became increasingly commercialized, its ritual material distributed through supply houses, sold in stores, and advertised in the growing African American media.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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