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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
It shifts and flows, and presses ever down.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The footage comes as Beijing presses ahead with decades-long efforts to modernize the People's Liberation Army and Washington shifts its own force posture toward the Asia-Pacific.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
And which French presses and pour-overs are really worth your time?
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Trump presses Putin on peace Putin and his top officials have claimed willingness to make a deal, though have demanded the freezing of the current front lines and Ukraine's withdrawal from key battlefields including those in Donetsk Oblast in the east of the country.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the back of her hand presses along his throat.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The locking cable threads through the frames and presses directly into the rack.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Dumbbell presses target your horizontal pushing muscles, like your pectorals (chest muscles), shoulder muscles, and triceps, while also engaging your core.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Spicoli remains as laissez-faire as ever, cool, care-free and unbothered by the teacher who presses him.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The woman touches her fingers to her lips and then presses them to the photo.
—Harrison Hill, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai presses late.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Maggie, concerned about her dad leaving Timberlake behind, presses him on what this means.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In the short clip, the creator takes regular chocolate chip cookie dough, bakes it halfway, then presses a Pillsbury Halloween Shape Cookie into the soft center before returning it to the oven.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
And the question that presses now, heavy and unrelenting, is no longer philosophical.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Located in Frederick, Maryland, the site is equipped with specialized chemical treatment vessels and precision presses.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
It shifts and flows, and presses ever down.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The footage comes as Beijing presses ahead with decades-long efforts to modernize the People's Liberation Army and Washington shifts its own force posture toward the Asia-Pacific.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
And which French presses and pour-overs are really worth your time?
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Trump presses Putin on peace Putin and his top officials have claimed willingness to make a deal, though have demanded the freezing of the current front lines and Ukraine's withdrawal from key battlefields including those in Donetsk Oblast in the east of the country.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the back of her hand presses along his throat.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The locking cable threads through the frames and presses directly into the rack.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Dumbbell presses target your horizontal pushing muscles, like your pectorals (chest muscles), shoulder muscles, and triceps, while also engaging your core.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
The lids have Tupperware’s signature ridges, and the circle in the center presses down to get an airtight seal.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Spicoli remains as laissez-faire as ever, cool, care-free and unbothered by the teacher who presses him.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The woman touches her fingers to her lips and then presses them to the photo.
—Harrison Hill, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai presses late.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Maggie, concerned about her dad leaving Timberlake behind, presses him on what this means.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In the short clip, the creator takes regular chocolate chip cookie dough, bakes it halfway, then presses a Pillsbury Halloween Shape Cookie into the soft center before returning it to the oven.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
And the question that presses now, heavy and unrelenting, is no longer philosophical.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presses
Noun
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Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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She's also spent these years building food security across Indianapolis, feeding nearby communities through farmers markets, food pantries and CSAs.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this stat includes the myriad styles of chardonnay, even if our collective imagination pictures throngs of stereotypical oaky chard drinkers clinking glasses while snacking on sticks of butter.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To keep things clean, try to wipe the outside of your cabinets once a week.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The system aims to intercept rockets, artillery, cruise missiles, and swarms of drones with precision.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the side that can deploy drone swarms in larger quantities than interceptors will retain an offensive advantage.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This time it was set in a fantasy world where the player controls an elf whose race is fighting off hordes of otherworldly monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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After walking the red carpet, Elordi and Isaac gamely stopped for selfies and autographs with the hordes of fans outside the theater.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, and other celebs just kicked off cardigan season — and Amazon shoppers are following suit by adding this cute new sweater to their closets.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Presses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presses. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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