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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
Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
During her latest press run, Bassett has been working with Jennifer Austin who has been executing elegant looks for the actress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Israel imposed the blockade starting March 2, cutting off all food, medicine and other supplies to Gaza, while pressing Hamas to accept new ceasefire terms.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Noun
The local press debated whether the culprits were metal thieves or worse — Republicans.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
During her latest press run, Bassett has been working with Jennifer Austin who has been executing elegant looks for the actress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
Verb
Justice Elena Kagan and Barrett pressed the government's lawyer about whether the Trump administration would obey temporary circuit rulings blocking its policies until the Supreme Court issued final decisions.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Israel imposed the blockade starting March 2, cutting off all food, medicine and other supplies to Gaza, while pressing Hamas to accept new ceasefire terms.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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They were inspired to take the step up after volunteering at a produce pantry event in Oceanside last fall.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The gourmet kitchen is well-appointed with high-end appliances, a large quartz waterfall island and pantry and is equipped with a service kitchen.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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As throngs jammed the street in front of the building, the Native Sons fired off Roman candles, pinwheels, and rockets, in celebration of America’s birthday.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Standing amid a throng of fellow protesters outside the Supreme Court Thursday morning, Young Woon Han was worried about his future son or daughter.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The cabinet is designed using high-quality Fractal Walnut with titanium details.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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To say the beauty cabinet in my bathroom is well stocked would be an understatement.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson An eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-school cupboards.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Daniel: Of course, this year, the passing of Pope Francis has brought additional crowds of pilgrims and mourners.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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With the nondescript Marlins in town, the Cubs still drew a crowd of 38,083 on Tuesday night, and the fans were treated to a 5-4 walk-off victory.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Another advance is the park’s use of facial-recognition technology for lockers and express lanes.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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After acknowledging the impressiveness of that mark, Tatum leaned back in front of his locker and smiled.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The other is a budding fashionista who stands in front of her closet, just flinging things to the ground.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From the start she’s presented as a dark force, with actual skeletons in her closet.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Sasse, a former U.S. senator with little higher education experience before he was tapped as UF’s president, was greeted by a swarm of protestors who stormed the alumni hall’s lobby after a meeting with students ended.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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He was quickly enveloped in a swarm of church hats.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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