pressmen

noun

plural of pressman, British
as in reporters
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news the only pressman who was invited to Downing Street for an interview with the Prime Minister

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Recent Examples of pressmen As print media companies introduced new technology into the workplace at that time, other craft workers, such as stereotypers, bookbinders, and pressmen organized, initially joining ITU. — Errol Salamon, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026 That allowed Boise residents to crowd into the cabin as the two pressmen set type for the first edition of the Idaho Tri-Weekly Statesman. — Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressmen
  1. reporters
  2. journalists
  3. correspondents
Noun
  • Court reporters say the job can be performed only by a human being, who can intervene to ensure everyone is heard and who bears responsibility if a transcript is missing or incomplete.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Cunningham shared her thoughts on the White House's post while speaking to reporters on Friday.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of reporters
Noun
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of journalists
Noun
  • The newcomers will join Bill Whitaker, Leslie Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Norah O’Donnell, who are all returning as correspondents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Green and Karamehmedovic also note that many anchors and correspondents are using the special to showcase a bit about themselves too.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of correspondents

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“Pressmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressmen. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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