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as in seized
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 shoved
to push steadily against with some force
an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard
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as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone pressed around me to see the pictures
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as in compelled
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 urged
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 emphasized
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 pressed
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
In heat waves, Aid stations could be hard-pressed to manage everyone affected.
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Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
New York will be hard-pressed to continue scoring at that level in the championship.
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James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
The pressed setting powder on top is ultra-finely-milled to resist undereye creasing and smooth fine lines, while the lower loose powder underneath is designed to blur the complexion and absorb oil without making skin look flat.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
And SirVocea Dennis, who started 16 games at linebacker, will be hard-pressed to find regular playing time.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
China has been mostly sitting out the conflict, at least publicly, viewing it as a spasm of violence emanating from a superpower hard-pressed to assert its hegemony over a weaker opponent.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Jako Wellness Cafe is the newest addition to Ladera’s dining scene, serving pressed juices, smoothies, and nutrient-rich dishes harvested directly from the resort’s gardens.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
Uy Scuti Bøyz [YSL] You’d be hard pressed to find an up-and-coming Atlanta rapper who doesn’t want to pay their respects to Young Thug, but not all of them are signed to his label.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
They're hidden in plain sight; the touch stripe physically clicks when the top and bottom sections are pressed.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
An 11-year-old Dexter Sol Ansell is peering into his Zoom camera, hands pressed to his cheeks and mouth wide open in mock shock.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
The impact has been pressed into the skin of survivors, and their memories.
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Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Cook until the sausages are browned and bounce back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes for small sausage links or 25 to 30 minutes for larger ones, then verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
When pressed, Hollis did not close the door on 2028 or the possibility of Rocket participating with the PGA down the road.
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Carol Cain,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Abundant are the invitations of death and the surprise visits that follow, the firearms and fabrics pressed against skin, the clarity of sobriety and the joy of indulgence, all packaged in a way that feels like reaching the mountaintop.
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Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Trump has also pressed NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Adjective
Not all fashions from the Roman Empire stand up to present scrutiny—you’d be hard pressed to find a toga worn anywhere but a frat party, for instance.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
In heat waves, Aid stations could be hard-pressed to manage everyone affected.
—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
New York will be hard-pressed to continue scoring at that level in the championship.
—
James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
The pressed setting powder on top is ultra-finely-milled to resist undereye creasing and smooth fine lines, while the lower loose powder underneath is designed to blur the complexion and absorb oil without making skin look flat.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
And SirVocea Dennis, who started 16 games at linebacker, will be hard-pressed to find regular playing time.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
China has been mostly sitting out the conflict, at least publicly, viewing it as a spasm of violence emanating from a superpower hard-pressed to assert its hegemony over a weaker opponent.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Jako Wellness Cafe is the newest addition to Ladera’s dining scene, serving pressed juices, smoothies, and nutrient-rich dishes harvested directly from the resort’s gardens.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
Uy Scuti Bøyz [YSL] You’d be hard pressed to find an up-and-coming Atlanta rapper who doesn’t want to pay their respects to Young Thug, but not all of them are signed to his label.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
During the interview, Maher pressed Vance on the Iran war, immigration enforcement and election conspiracy theories.
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Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
They're hidden in plain sight; the touch stripe physically clicks when the top and bottom sections are pressed.
—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
An 11-year-old Dexter Sol Ansell is peering into his Zoom camera, hands pressed to his cheeks and mouth wide open in mock shock.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
The impact has been pressed into the skin of survivors, and their memories.
—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Cook until the sausages are browned and bounce back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes for small sausage links or 25 to 30 minutes for larger ones, then verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
When pressed, Hollis did not close the door on 2028 or the possibility of Rocket participating with the PGA down the road.
—
Carol Cain,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Abundant are the invitations of death and the surprise visits that follow, the firearms and fabrics pressed against skin, the clarity of sobriety and the joy of indulgence, all packaged in a way that feels like reaching the mountaintop.
—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Trump has also pressed NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressed
Adjective
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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Garnish with more crushed red pepper and fresh oregano.
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Merchandise including counterfeit perfumes, Rolex watches, knockoff Knicks apparel, sunglasses, electronics and Labubus were seized, in addition to $145,000 in cash, police said.
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Barely six months ago, US special forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas in a daring and deadly raid.
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Just strings of numbers, mostly, that would otherwise be shoved out of short-term memory by more numbers.
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Thomas shoved Clark to the floor, and proceeded to put her fist into Clark's throat before stepping on her.
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The performance uptick that Motorola squeezed from the 2026 Razr+ is minor at best, with results showing no significant year-over-year gains.
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There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
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The former hedge fund manager huddled with the Fed’s then-chair, Jerome Powell, and the CEOs of systemically important banks in April to discuss the risks posed by Anthropic’s Mythos.
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In downtown Caracas, hundreds spent the night huddled in parks, parking lots and other open spaces.
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With the tattoo tables pushed to the side, the room becomes a coliseum for adults going to war with Beyblades, a children’s toy made popular a quarter of a century ago.
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During Monday’s meeting trustees forcefully pushed back on the suggestion that there were governance improprieties.
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In May, Jolie scored a victory of her own when Judge Pánuco determined that she was not required to provide Pitt's attorneys with access to 22 unredacted emails after previous rulings compelled her legal team to do so.
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In the modern admissions process, particularly at selective schools, students are compelled to conflate their self-worth with their ability to package themselves as marketable products.
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The union’s chief negotiator urged Newsom and the state’s other leaders to include a raise for SEIU Local 1000 employees in light of the state’s relatively strong budget.
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Democratic campaign committees also urged the Supreme Court to uphold the caps.
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“Pressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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