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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
Kristin Wright, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
The closure of Sangster International Airport will be discussed later on Saturday, Vaz said in a press briefing.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Using flat fingertips, gently press one dough ball into a 6-inch round.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
During a press briefing on Saturday, Jamaican officials said time was running out for residents to prepare for the storm.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
The closure of Sangster International Airport will be discussed later on Saturday, Vaz said in a press briefing.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Arrange on baking sheets, and press slightly on parchment paper.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Using flat fingertips, gently press one dough ball into a 6-inch round.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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According to Kate Jenkins, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Foodbank, its partner food pantries across the state saw increases of 10% to 20% in the number of people needing food.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Van Orden's visit to the Salvation Army center comes after Democrats last week visited food pantries in Madison and Milwaukee to raise awareness of how the shutdown and to paint Republicans as at fault.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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To avoid the throngs of high-season tourists, consider visiting the Italian town from March to May or September to November, during its shoulder seasons.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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For two years now, figures from Israeli cabinet ministers to the US President have openly called for the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dining room, a warm and convivial space anchored by a communal table, sits opposite a cabinet filled with cookbooks, ceramics decorated with croissant patterns and more leather goods.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Instead, your tools sit in cupboards and drawers waiting for a dinner party that never happens.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bovino had been ordered to appear in court after plaintiffs accused him of throwing a tear gas canister into a crowd of demonstrators without justification or warning – a characterization DHS has rebutted.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Outfielder Kiké Hernández had some fun at Drake’s expense and took a playful shot at Drizzy when addressing the Dodger Stadium crowd on the mic.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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The firework went off inside a wooden locker in the fourth-floor research laboratory, which is part of the Department of Neurobiology, according to an affidavit.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Keystone ensures the Walkabout 26 Max exterior works as the most loyal of multi-adventure partners, starting with a huge pass-through front storage locker made possible by the drop frame.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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My closet is filled with wardrobe staples that can be mixed and matched to create outfits with little effort.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Label them appropriately and organize them in a convenient place for you and your pet, such as on a shelf in the mudroom or coat closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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An American father and son died after being stung by a swarm of hornets while ziplining in Southeast Asia, local officials confirmed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The next Southern Taurid swarm isn’t expected until November 2032.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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