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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
Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 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
Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, unlike regular olive oil.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
When pressed by Karl on the anxiety expressed by Americans over the war's impact on the economy, specifically rising energy prices, Hassett argued that Americans will look positively on their economic situation when making political decisions.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 31 May 2026
Members of Miami's Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team ahead of a pair of friendly matches next week.
—CBS News, 30 May 2026
Before the recess, Senate Republicans pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to agree to restrictions on where the fund’s taxpayer money could go — such as barring people who had assaulted police officers and committed other violent offenses during 2021’s Capitol riot.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Earlier in the spring, a similar bloc of board members had pressed the district to revise its charter evaluation criteria, according to a letter obtained by Tribune.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Some Republicans pressed lawmakers to draw a map that would give the GOP the advantage in all six of Louisiana's congressional districts.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Chambers pressed his knee into the then-21-year-old’s neck and held it there for nearly a minute.
—Rose Evans
updated May 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
The information revealed that the accelerator was pressed to the floor with no signs of braking in the five seconds before the crash.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Adjective
While many automakers go out of their way to make their hybrid offerings more visually distinctive, passers-by would be hard-pressed to tell whether the Carnival is a gasoline or a gasoline-electric model.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 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
Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, unlike regular olive oil.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
But what should persuade Arteta to stick with the plan is how well his players pressed man-to-man away to Manchester City in April.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
When pressed by Karl on the anxiety expressed by Americans over the war's impact on the economy, specifically rising energy prices, Hassett argued that Americans will look positively on their economic situation when making political decisions.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 31 May 2026
Members of Miami's Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team ahead of a pair of friendly matches next week.
—CBS News, 30 May 2026
Before the recess, Senate Republicans pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to agree to restrictions on where the fund’s taxpayer money could go — such as barring people who had assaulted police officers and committed other violent offenses during 2021’s Capitol riot.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Earlier in the spring, a similar bloc of board members had pressed the district to revise its charter evaluation criteria, according to a letter obtained by Tribune.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Some Republicans pressed lawmakers to draw a map that would give the GOP the advantage in all six of Louisiana's congressional districts.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Chambers pressed his knee into the then-21-year-old’s neck and held it there for nearly a minute.
—Rose Evans
updated May 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
The information revealed that the accelerator was pressed to the floor with no signs of braking in the five seconds before the crash.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressed
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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The tenant shoved the crook out of the apartment and into the hallway.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Freddie Freeman squeezed one inside the left-field foul pole in the first inning, his fourth home run in nine games (after hitting just one in the previous 35 games).—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The story of America’s lopsided home prices has often been pinned on the wealthy remote workers who squeezed home supply in the pandemic’s early days.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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After more than a week huddled together in darkness, the five men trapped in a Laos cave received a message of hope when they were discovered by rescuers on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The Game was meant to kick off at noon under a slate-gray sky, with a few snowflakes in the air and fans huddled up in the stands.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The possibility of applying the law to only some types of institutions has also been a key concern for lawmakers who pushed this session to delay implementation of the law or repeal it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Large pharmaceutical companies are structurally compelled to acquire.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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But Senate Republican leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield told The Courant on Wednesday that Lamont should have taken advice from the homeschooling parents who urged him to veto the bill.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Pressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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