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as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door
put the towels in the linen press
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as in throngs
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 cabinets
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 seizes
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 shoves
to push steadily against with some force
an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard
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as in huddles
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone pressed around me to see the pictures
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as in forces
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 urges
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 emphasizes
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 presses
Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This snapshot of the independent ecosystem is the product of a collaboration by the American Booksellers Association and the Independent Publishers Caucus, two organizations dedicated to supporting and advocating for independent bookstores and presses, respectively.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Shoppers can find everything from rare, vintage editions to hot-off-the-presses bestsellers at this beloved local institution.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Then applicants came swarming in before catalogs were ready, and adding to the mid-summer madness, Mid-Florida Tech’s presses broke down, delaying catalog printing another week.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Pennies primarily became the coin of choice for presses during the 1901 and 1904 World’s Fairs, according to the NGC.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
Screen size and distance can be adjusted with a few button presses, and the electrochromic tint can be changed instantly.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
If approved by the federal government, the newsrooms continued to compete, but companies saved overhead costs associated with newsprint, printing presses and distribution.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
If a task list presses, handle only the most urgent duties.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Joseph Lopez, who runs a medical supply company, presses a spoon into the corners of the cube.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The heat presses in, warping the air.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Long-standing geological evidence from Antarctica and elsewhere around the world shows that as ice melts and flows off the land, the land itself rises because the ice no longer presses it down.
—Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
But as any reader knows, the life ruining is the point, and Red Rising is a book that Abughazaleh presses into a lot of people’s hands.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Nala then tosses each item into the washer, nudges the door closed with her nose, and even presses the detergent drawer shut when Kasey adds the soap.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
That story follows Christine’s ascent up the operatic ladder under the tutelage of the Phantom, who brings her to his lair on an underground lake beneath the opera house and presses her to choose between him and the wealthy childhood friend who’s re-entered her life (a solid Daniel Lopez).
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
Burroughs explained at least four presses will fire up as the game winds down, operating from sunset to sunrise.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This snapshot of the independent ecosystem is the product of a collaboration by the American Booksellers Association and the Independent Publishers Caucus, two organizations dedicated to supporting and advocating for independent bookstores and presses, respectively.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Shoppers can find everything from rare, vintage editions to hot-off-the-presses bestsellers at this beloved local institution.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Then applicants came swarming in before catalogs were ready, and adding to the mid-summer madness, Mid-Florida Tech’s presses broke down, delaying catalog printing another week.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Pennies primarily became the coin of choice for presses during the 1901 and 1904 World’s Fairs, according to the NGC.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
Screen size and distance can be adjusted with a few button presses, and the electrochromic tint can be changed instantly.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
If approved by the federal government, the newsrooms continued to compete, but companies saved overhead costs associated with newsprint, printing presses and distribution.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
If a task list presses, handle only the most urgent duties.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
When closed, the sash presses firmly against the frame, which can help create a tight seal and limit air leakage.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Joseph Lopez, who runs a medical supply company, presses a spoon into the corners of the cube.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The heat presses in, warping the air.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Long-standing geological evidence from Antarctica and elsewhere around the world shows that as ice melts and flows off the land, the land itself rises because the ice no longer presses it down.
—Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
But as any reader knows, the life ruining is the point, and Red Rising is a book that Abughazaleh presses into a lot of people’s hands.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Nala then tosses each item into the washer, nudges the door closed with her nose, and even presses the detergent drawer shut when Kasey adds the soap.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
That story follows Christine’s ascent up the operatic ladder under the tutelage of the Phantom, who brings her to his lair on an underground lake beneath the opera house and presses her to choose between him and the wealthy childhood friend who’s re-entered her life (a solid Daniel Lopez).
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presses
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Some deliveries are made through mobile food pantries, while other locations are set and offer food on a regular basis.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The college also expanded its emergency aid, food pantries and social services to help students stay enrolled despite economic uncertainty.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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More than twenty‑five thousand people crowded into Shibe Park, including throngs of young people who made the gathering feel more like a festival than a political convention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday marks 40 years since throngs of Chicagoans braved subzero wind chills to welcome home the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The system uses several 50 kW industrial laser units to create a single powerful beam that kills drone swarms, cruise missiles, and fast-moving threats from a long distance.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power tested the drinking water for contaminants, and environmental consultants tested the soil, HVAC systems, indoor air and surfaces including floors, desks and lockers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most central girls’ bathroom was on the first floor, at the back of the school, around the corner from the corridor of orange lockers that belonged to the lower schoolers.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each booth offered a brief refuge from the hordes moving steadily through the aisles.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only hordes of irate New York sports fans could have brokered that détente so quickly.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Presses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presses. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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