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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
Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
So, is there press freedom in the United States right now?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Geragos pressed her on why the couple would ask her that.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Noun
This image from June 29, 2023 shows U.S. Navy soldiers raise the flag above the Naval base during a press visit at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
So, is there press freedom in the United States right now?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Verb
Hegseth is pressed about policies on women in uniform and transgender troops
Hegseth got into a sharp debate about whether women and transgender service members should serve in the military or combat jobs.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Geragos pressed her on why the couple would ask her that.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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Those attending the concert should bring one or more grocery bags of non-perishable food items, toiletries and in-season clothing items to donate to the pantry, organizers said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The discounts will run from today through Labor Day, giving shoppers plenty of time to stock their freezers and pantries.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Officers moved in the late afternoon to push the throng away from the buildings that had been the focus of Sunday’s protests and steadily pushed them into Little Tokyo, with the crowd thinning with each push.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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As part of the celebration, someone blew bubbles amidst the throng of Pointers.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Be sure cabinet hardware selections don’t clash or compete with other finishes in the room, including other hardware, lighting, or fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The shelf-stable stars that make mealtime prep a breeze Spice up your cupboard!—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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When her name was called out last as part of the Sky’s pregame introductions, the franchise-record crowd of 19,496 gave a roaring ovation for the player who helped bring the team its only championship, along with her more than 2,000 assists and 3,700 points.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Trump’s rallies, inflammatory language, thin skin toward criticism, obsession with crowd size and media coverage — Çifci suggests these to be symptoms of a personality driven by defensive grandiosity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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All visitors must use the bear-resistant food lockers provided at each site, and keep garbage and toiletries like toothpaste locked up in the locker or a vehicle when not in use, Boyd said.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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The library has seven full-service locations, two Boundless Library locations, and multiple outreach services, including the Library on Wheels and Story Stash and a 24-7 pickup locker.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a song that says, go up into the higher room and just go into the closet and have a conversation with God.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Georgia’s son Austin, who was playing hide-and-seek and hiding in the closet of Tom’s room, witnessed his mom smother Tom with a pillow.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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People with their dogs swarm to DeLong Lake hoping to stay cool in the record breaking heat in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 5, 2019.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The police escalated the stop, calling in a swarm of backup officers.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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