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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
he pushed his way through the press of people outside the courthouse
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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
originally designed as a press for clothes, it now serves to hide the bedroom TV
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as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the fleeing bank robber pressed a nearby taxi into service as a getaway car
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as in to shove
to push steadily against with some force
an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone pressed around me to see the pictures
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as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
a manager pressed by a business crisis to return from his vacation ahead of schedule
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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
pressed us to go with them to the school board meeting
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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
an office e-mail that presses the need for greater vigilance concerning building security
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Recent Examples of press
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
One press that lost their NEA funding this year was Hub City out of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
—Elizabeth Kaye Cook
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 2025
Turn it on, and when the Samsung logo appears, press and hold the Volume Down button.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Duke and Duchess cited the unbearable intrusions of the U.K. press and a lack of support from their palace as their reasons for their exit.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
One press that lost their NEA funding this year was Hub City out of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
—Elizabeth Kaye Cook
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
At a June budget hearing, Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, pressed Kennedy on why the administration had proposed eliminating the programs, including ERASE MM.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 2025
Turn it on, and when the Samsung logo appears, press and hold the Volume Down button.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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This dish takes advantage of pantry staples like cream of chicken soup to quickly whip up weeknight supper.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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Planners: Stock up on warm layers and pantry staples before the storms roll in.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Once the throngs of travelers return home in mid-April, resorts slash rates and bare beaches abound.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tucked along the foothills of the northern Front Range lies a triangle of towns—Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park—that deliver classic Colorado charm, access to epic outdoor adventure, and vibrant local flavor without the throngs of peak-season crowds.—
Karthika Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Wildlife officers who responded to the scene the following day documented significant damage to the camper, including a torn screen door, a broken window and a cabinet door ripped from its hinges.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Israeli military, however, has argued against that plan and, according to media reports, is expected to present some alternatives at Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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That summer all the children except Timothy and Maud were banished to the east wing, to a flat with kitchen cupboards stocked with tins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Every inch of the space, from the organic mattresses to the cupboards stocked with homemade snacks and a selection of herbal teas, anticipates the needs of the guests.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The fiery right-hander tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts over six strong inning after giving up a leadoff homer, Manny Machado ended a 14-game RBI drought and the Padres beat the Giants 5-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,624 to snap a four-game skid.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The double-header, different gender matches create some momentum for a home atmosphere and that has converted into record-breaking crowds of up to 15,000.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But there is plenty that states can do, such as requiring more thorough background checks, instating a thirty-day waiting period, banning assault weapons, taxing the sale of firearms and ammunition, promoting gun storage in lockers, and prohibiting open carry.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Evidence that once sat dormant in an evidence locker now has the power to speak.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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August is an ideal time to take inventory of your closet and figure out which pieces are missing in order to transition into the next season.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Take a look through your shoe closet before buying new containers for your potted plants.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some Republicans argue that Cleaver’s district, despite swarms of Democratic voters, would be easier to carve into Republican districts than the 1st District in St. Louis.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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