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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
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025
Voice of America is a media outlet funded by the U.S. government that broadcasts news and other information worldwide, providing coverage in more than 40 languages and ensuring accurate news in countries where the free press is restricted.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
Hemp has become an important cash crop in the five years since Texas set up its own program, and family farmers were a key constituency arguing against the ban and pressing Abbott for a veto.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Noun
Recently, during a New York City press run, Palmer has been working with her stylist, Molly Dickinson, on pulls that are spot on for her.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025
Voice of America is a media outlet funded by the U.S. government that broadcasts news and other information worldwide, providing coverage in more than 40 languages and ensuring accurate news in countries where the free press is restricted.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
But the governor was pressed again about answering the Cuomo question.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
Hemp has become an important cash crop in the five years since Texas set up its own program, and family farmers were a key constituency arguing against the ban and pressing Abbott for a veto.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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Outfitted with ceiling-height custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, and beautiful brass hardware, the pantry is quietly luxurious while still practical enough for everyday use.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Odds are, something in your pantry is colored with petroleum.—
Niamh Ordner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Two National Guard members were stationed outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, surrounded by a throng of reporters surveying the graffiti and aftermath of Tuesday night’s protest.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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As European cities grapple with overtourism, many have implemented tax hikes on tourists in an effort to curb the throngs of visitors.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The only con to using a cabinet or bookshelf is that it will be exposed to the elements, so make sure to coat the cabinet in a water-resistant sealant to avoid rain damage.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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The entire space comes nearly move-in ready, with cabinets, plumbing, and electrical pre-installed at no charge.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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The 11-year veteran has two Cups in his cupboard, the other coming in 2018 with the Washington Capitals, who drafted him with the 23rd pick in 2013.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Once dry, the beer glass can be placed upside down in a cupboard, so as not to get more dust in it while being stored.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Just jump on a return train for a few minutes back to Rougemont and a world devoid of the larger international crowds that descend upon swanky Gstaad just a few miles up the road.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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There’s an easy way to beat the line at Joe T.’s: Go before 11 a.m. and get a table before the lunch crowd wakes up.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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The interior key chain can be used to hold the key to your room or locker, and the clip-on wristlet strap can be attached to your day bag or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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And during his solo moments at his locker before and after home games, Haliburton is reminded of beginnings and endings.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The limited space does mean fewer onboard options—no spa or thermal suite here—and smaller closets, which can be a challenge on longer trips.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Instead of partaking in fads or trends, Reilly says her new closet is built around pieces that are classic and timeless.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The swarm to support his latest move marked the latest bit of whiplash across the MAGA ranks as they have been divided since the Saturday strikes.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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In another, a suspect was tackled to the pavement near a bench as a swarm of police closed in around him.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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