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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
Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Shetland Bookshop, at the top of a cobblestoned lane, was well stocked with small-press publications from Shetland and elsewhere in Scotland.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Court has also interpreted certain constitutional rights so broadly as to strip Congress—and, crucially, the people who act through it to advance their constitutional visions—of the power to address pressing social problems.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Hudson’s latest look continues the buzz she’s been generating throughout the Song Sung Blue press tour.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Shetland Bookshop, at the top of a cobblestoned lane, was well stocked with small-press publications from Shetland and elsewhere in Scotland.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bush continued to press Jackson on the case.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Court has also interpreted certain constitutional rights so broadly as to strip Congress—and, crucially, the people who act through it to advance their constitutional visions—of the power to address pressing social problems.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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Use it to keep meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more fresh in the fridge or pantry.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then last week, pantry director Jesse Sharrard got a call from the food bank that a truckload was on the way.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, the popular Lake Eola Farmer’s Market could relocate to a portion of the street to help bring throngs of people, which would also benefit businesses there as city leaders have tried for years to bolster retail offerings.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Much to Jack’s surprise, Anna is among the throng of local press.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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The set includes six 16-ounce glasses that feel sturdy in your hand and stack easily to save cabinet space.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Save on this storage cabinet with three shelves and this set of five shower shelves with plenty of room for products.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Better yet, thanks to their neutral palette, each piece can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of my closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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The city is in a valley, so nearly every building has a view—on this January morning, of fires dotting the hills and little, loud aircraft flying in all directions, like a mosquito swarm on a hot night.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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