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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
Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Festivals and awards coordinate attention by assembling industry, press, and audiences in one place.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Steam gently without pressing into the wool.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Sure, people in trouble or those in need of some good press hire a good PR firm.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Festivals and awards coordinate attention by assembling industry, press, and audiences in one place.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Andrew has strenuously denied wrongdoing as he has been pressed over his relationship with Epstein, which has been back in the spotlight following the release of the Epstein Files.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Steam gently without pressing into the wool.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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Stephanie Anderson, the mother of two SPPS students, helped set up a food pantry at her son’s school, where kids can fill their backpacks with groceries on their way home.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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From the dining room, the eat-in kitchen can be reached through a butler’s pantry or main hall.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Each time Gu unclips her boots from her skis, the throng is waiting, nearly 100 deep.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The monks captivated much of the country and even world, drawing throngs of supporters in cities from across the trek with their simple message of peace, compassion and unity.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Newsom prioritized child care early in his first term, appointing a cabinet member to work on the issue and commissioning a master plan, which recommended universal preschool for 4-year-olds and for income-eligible 3-year-olds.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Also Monday, the cabinet received a report from the Lebanese army on its progress on a plan to disarm non-state militant groups in the country, including Hezbollah.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Behind the airy rattan cupboard doors are two shelves with ample room for cleaning supplies and extra bath towels.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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When Obama delivered his election-night victory speech in Chicago’s Grant Park in 2008 to a massive crowd of cheering onlookers, the cameras caught Jackson looking on, tears in his eyes.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Freeman spent much of the rest of the clubhouse period simply sitting in his locker, hoodie pulled over his head.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bailey, meanwhile, had a duffle bag full of cash (half a billion dollars) stuffed into her locker by her dad with a note too.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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The primary bath is massive with an infrared sauna, and the closet is decked out with cornflower-blue accents.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Under-bed storage containers are the perfect way to store off-season clothes, sneakers, sandals, scarves, hats, and more to keep your bedroom floors clean without using up space in your closet.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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At one Asian society gathering, a swarm of people descended upon the then-19-year-old.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of heavily armed troops and police swarm the National Assembly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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