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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
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
Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, unlike regular olive oil.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
One would, in fact, be hard-pressed to discover within the historical records of the republic a Cabinet member more hermetically aligned with his commander in chief’s agenda than Hegseth.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The President will be hard pressed to convince anyone aside from his most ardent supporters that what has happened in the past six weeks constitutes an American success.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the takeover, guests wouldn’t have been hard-pressed to find an Ortiz design while on board.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
Consumers will be hard pressed to find a better minivan in today’s automotive market.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
When Freeman’s boss said no, another Guinean official in the room pressed harder.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Multiple-major winners Rory McIlroy and Rahm pressed Smalley right out of the gate.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
There is a Vista button on the MD3 that can be pressed to enter the device’s photo album.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 May 2026
An investigation of the car’s event data recorder found that Shirilla’s right foot was pressed to the accelerator’s full extent and that the brakes were never applied before impact, the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
But Hilton only gave that answer when pressed by moderators, and described it as a constitutional issue rather than one surrounding reproductive rights.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Her father, Michael Stumo, has publicly pressed Boeing, regulators and Congress over what families viewed as failures that allowed the 737 Max to keep flying after the first crash off the coast of Indonesia.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Adjective
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
Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, unlike regular olive oil.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
One would, in fact, be hard-pressed to discover within the historical records of the republic a Cabinet member more hermetically aligned with his commander in chief’s agenda than Hegseth.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The President will be hard pressed to convince anyone aside from his most ardent supporters that what has happened in the past six weeks constitutes an American success.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the takeover, guests wouldn’t have been hard-pressed to find an Ortiz design while on board.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
Consumers will be hard pressed to find a better minivan in today’s automotive market.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Supporters were spilling over each other in the stands and pressed up against the railings, sauced and sweaty and singing and cheering their boys on.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
When Freeman’s boss said no, another Guinean official in the room pressed harder.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Multiple-major winners Rory McIlroy and Rahm pressed Smalley right out of the gate.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
There is a Vista button on the MD3 that can be pressed to enter the device’s photo album.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 May 2026
An investigation of the car’s event data recorder found that Shirilla’s right foot was pressed to the accelerator’s full extent and that the brakes were never applied before impact, the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
But Hilton only gave that answer when pressed by moderators, and described it as a constitutional issue rather than one surrounding reproductive rights.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Her father, Michael Stumo, has publicly pressed Boeing, regulators and Congress over what families viewed as failures that allowed the 737 Max to keep flying after the first crash off the coast of Indonesia.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressed
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The tension spilled into election issues, including accusations that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized ballots in a voter‑fraud investigation, now at the center of a legal fight with the state attorney general.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The enforcer handcuffed me and shoved me into the same car, again forcing my head between my knees.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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Turner snaked through the gauntlet, as his teammates playfully slapped and shoved him around.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Dwight reached out and squeezed my upper arm, pulling me into a bear hug, smashing my face against the rough canvas of his jacket, his gloved hand on my ass pulling me closer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Patrick Mahomes’ torn right ACL and LCL prevented a late-season surge that might have squeezed KC into the postseason and another fateful meeting.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The streamer first huddled with the league in 2024, inking an agreement to carry an annual Christmas doubleheader.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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All the Royals’ pitchers huddled by the gate to the field, well away from where the fan landed.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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One of the activities that received the most enjoyment from viewers was when the girls pushed themselves on the swing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Defense attorney Curtis Rogers pushed back against that claim, arguing in his opening statement that other school staffers, including Zwerner, could have acted.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The powerful monetary incentives provided to our politicians and their PACs have compelled legislative compliance to their global agenda.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Toohey said Lyons was compelled to invent the hatchway because the old wooden ones weren’t durable enough, and were difficult to maintain.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Pressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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