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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
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kilo presses and drug packaging paraphernalia were also found inside the day care.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of the best strength exercises to target such groups are compound, multijoint movements such as squats, lunges, deadlifts, hamstring curls, rows, lat pull-downs, chest presses, and push-ups, Occhipinti says.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Tracing the evolution of storytelling from hunter-gatherer campfires and medieval printing presses to VR and AI, Ashton identifies a number of developments that can be expected to carry on into the future, among them the increasing difficulty of distinguishing fact from fiction.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
This indie bookstore specializes in small presses and comics, and is home to books, films, and zines by Baltimore’s Pope of Trash.
—Gaby Iori
march 3, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
And yet, as the month comes to a close, something more searching presses in.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
My mom loves using it before trims and silk presses, and to simplify braid-downs for a protective style.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Museum Director Angela Herrera first conceptualized the exhibit in late fall of 2025 to showcase the incredible printing presses currently hidden in the warehouse.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
The Chatten-Brown letter presses council members to require the developer to fully mitigate project impacts so that taxpayers are not later required to shoulder the cost of infrastructure.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
As Homer and Plumb’s investigation presses ahead, those feelings and their motivating factors gain steady, arresting clarity.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Faced with way-too-high gym rates and struggling to pay rent, Brittany presses onward in her training and hopes to get by with a little help from friends.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
But as her story ends, her career on the stage presses forward.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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
Noun
Political printing presses at their busiest in decades.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kilo presses and drug packaging paraphernalia were also found inside the day care.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of the best strength exercises to target such groups are compound, multijoint movements such as squats, lunges, deadlifts, hamstring curls, rows, lat pull-downs, chest presses, and push-ups, Occhipinti says.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Tracing the evolution of storytelling from hunter-gatherer campfires and medieval printing presses to VR and AI, Ashton identifies a number of developments that can be expected to carry on into the future, among them the increasing difficulty of distinguishing fact from fiction.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
This indie bookstore specializes in small presses and comics, and is home to books, films, and zines by Baltimore’s Pope of Trash.
—Gaby Iori
march 3, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
And yet, as the month comes to a close, something more searching presses in.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
My mom loves using it before trims and silk presses, and to simplify braid-downs for a protective style.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Museum Director Angela Herrera first conceptualized the exhibit in late fall of 2025 to showcase the incredible printing presses currently hidden in the warehouse.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Outside of these scenarios, taking melatonin may not have as much upside—your brain is already making the melatonin that signals sleepy time each evening, and adding more simply presses the same button.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
The Chatten-Brown letter presses council members to require the developer to fully mitigate project impacts so that taxpayers are not later required to shoulder the cost of infrastructure.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
As Homer and Plumb’s investigation presses ahead, those feelings and their motivating factors gain steady, arresting clarity.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Faced with way-too-high gym rates and struggling to pay rent, Brittany presses onward in her training and hopes to get by with a little help from friends.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
But as her story ends, her career on the stage presses forward.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presses
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The Internet Quickly Followed Along In the two weeks after the clip went viral, people across the country rushed to their pantries to throw the sandwich together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The demand for help with buying food continues to rise in Central Florida, with more people showing up at food pantries amid rising grocery prices.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another is furniture-style cabinets, which can ground a room and give it architectural weight.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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As noted, those weights relate to the empty base models without any drawers, slides, cabinets or equipment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the cat-and-mouse game of drone warfare, the Ukrainians have also built up a layered defense against the Shahed and its variants – and claim to have seen significant success in countering Russian drone swarms.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Members’ lockers line the winding back hallway.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And with the release of Live at the Palace, there’s a clear part of Fleming that hopes to show other comedians a way to live with the reactions of online hordes, without letting the fear of them change their work.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Just ask the hordes of visitors who flock to our Southern shorelines every spring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The best date for cleaning closets will vary based on when winter weather comes to a close.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some items are pulled from closets and donated to the program (Barber pointed out one donation of around 60 pairs of the same size of shoes that came from one person), and others come from area businesses.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Presses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presses. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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