as in to bear (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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But there are moments where pressing with two strikers works.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The war with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz will now be the most pressing topic discussed between the two world leaders.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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In some ways, Tatum even enjoyed getting shoved to the court by Wembanyama in the same game.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Webb, San Francisco’s Opening Day starter for a fifth straight year, shoved for Team USA during the World Baseball Classic, following up his four innings of one-run ball against Team Brazil with 4 2/3 shutout innings against Team Canada in the quarterfinals.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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That pressure pushes down on the air underneath it, compressing and heating it.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Weigh (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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