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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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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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Recent Examples of press
Paul Callahan, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Newsweek reached out to each of the campaigns and Turning Point USA for comment via email and press contact form.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This small kitchen appliance has a variable speed trigger switch to make blending, pureeing, frothing, whipping and chopping as easy as pressing a button.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Noun
The free press was grossly impacted by the suspension of habeas corpus; numerous newspapers that presented dissenting views were shut down or had their editors imprisoned.
—Paul Callahan, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Newsweek reached out to each of the campaigns and Turning Point USA for comment via email and press contact form.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
Employees do not need to press any buttons when an order is complete with Pickpad.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This small kitchen appliance has a variable speed trigger switch to make blending, pureeing, frothing, whipping and chopping as easy as pressing a button.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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The kitchen is done up in coastal blue and gold tones, with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Mississippi Pork Roast With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, this recipe transforms pork into something special.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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As throngs jammed the street in front of the building, the Native Sons fired off Roman candles, pinwheels, and rockets, in celebration of America’s birthday.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Standing amid a throng of fellow protesters outside the Supreme Court Thursday morning, Young Woon Han was worried about his future son or daughter.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
15 May 2025
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Constructed in collaboration with Medina for the show, the cabinet becomes a metaphor for body and mind—a container for memory, for emotional sediment, for the trace elements of being.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The kitchenette comes with a stove, a sink, and cabinets to store your kitchen essentials.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Going forward, the draft cupboard is full for the Kings, who recently came in at No. 8 on ESPN’s list of the NBA’s best draft asset rankings.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Downstairs, the eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-fashioned cupboards, while the library includes a Federal-style fireplace mantel and a window that looks out to the yard.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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These ideas are meant to give CNN viewers something extra in an era when many news executives acknowledge traditional presentations are losing their ability to captivate large crowds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Far-right groups promoted a false rumor that the attacker was a migrant, leading to days of race riots that saw crowds of agitators target and attack hotels housing asylum seekers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Cini says motion sensor lighting is perfect for closets, hallways, and main rooms.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Sasse, a former U.S. senator with little higher education experience before he was tapped as UF’s president, was greeted by a swarm of protestors who stormed the alumni hall’s lobby after a meeting with students ended.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Andrew: People in and from Seattle seem to have a unique gift for kicking up otherwise dormant swarms of infected!—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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