HIGH-PRESSURED Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in intensive

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high-pressured

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verb

past tense of high-pressure

as in marketed

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as in threatened

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Adjective

The process needed to refine diesel is more intensive, however.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
Currently, more intensive solutions like a replacement are likely better for people at more advanced stages.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensive

Verb

His opponent is the incumbent, Mike Naig, a former lobbyist for Monsanto, the industrial giant that marketed Roundup, a weed killer that in some cases contains the controversial herbicide glyphosate.

— Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
The trend is reshaping how bedrooms are designed, how mattresses are marketed and how therapists talk about intimacy.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of marketed

Verb

In a filing late Tuesday, the Justice Department defended the ban, claiming that reporting from the outlets threatened national security.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The latter report, however, points out that despite Uzbek political reforms, freedom of expression remains threatened in the region, per Amnesty International.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of threatened

Adjective

High-intensity interval training and long-duration intense cardio spike cortisol significantly, and doing them too often without recovery can keep the hormone elevated, but rest and frequency matter more than avoidance.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
This extra oceanic warmth is also likely to extend hurricane further into fall, with more intense hurricanes more likely than not through at least early November.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 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

Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
The random shooting spree killed 10 people and terrorized the entire Washington, DC, area for three weeks.

— USA Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrorized

Adjective

Mallory Pullman, managing director at Mississippi Poison Control, said she’s seen an increase in such concentrated products in recent years, and consumers may not be able to distinguish them from natural kratom.

— Sudhin Thanawala, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Mallory Pullman, managing director at Mississippi Poison Control, said she's seen an increase in such concentrated products in recent years, and consumers may not be able to distinguish them from natural kratom.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentrated

Verb

The five-week payout schedule may require some patience, especially for bettors focused on football, but users can still make the most of the offer as the bonus bets are distributed.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The duo, fundraising co-chairs on the Class of 2029 Council, distributed 100 quarts of soup to needy classmates last week, gifted to them by local restaurant Souper Jenny.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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