press (for)

verb

Definition of press (for)next
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions

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  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
Verb
  • But airlines were furious, demanding that the head of NATS, Martin Rolfe, consider resigning after the second air traffic meltdown in three years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • No movie is surely worth all that, and yet judging by the 195-minute version that unspooled in Venice’s main competition, DAU is a considerable artistic achievement that demands our attention from the very first frame.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of demand
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  • Andersen in particular has struggled with such an aggressive role, where recovery pace and stomping channel defending are required to keep the shape.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The directions seem no more suspicious than things they’ve been required to do for a decade.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • But hey, this is a girl who requested that her college graduation gift be a trip to see the HOF in Canton.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Under such a contract, customers (like the Navy) will request Seasat to supply the boats, launch them, maintain them, operate the autonomous system, and presumably provide the sensor/data service.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of request
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“Press (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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