pressing (for)

verb

Definition of pressing (for)next
present participle of press (for)
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressing (for)
  1. demanding
  2. requiring
  3. requesting
Verb
  • For airlines operating demanding long-distance routes, the engine’s record of performance provides a strong foundation for the next phase of global fleet expansion.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Aktar’s work is demanding, with each worker expected to produce thousands of garments a day.
    — Al Emrun Garjon, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of demanding
Verb
  • The Legislature is advancing bills requiring developers and operators to disclose the centers’ water usage.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The resolution also includes a clause requiring a supermajority of five votes if the county is to participate in future TADs.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of requiring
Verb
  • Early Wednesday, Paramount filed a motion requesting that Pitts step aside, citing his previous role as a labor lawyer, including for the Writers Guild of America.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of requesting
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“Pressing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressing%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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