as in bearing (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Araghchi said Iran sent messages to the Americans this week pressing the need to prevent an Israeli attack on Beirut.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026 -
Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Neither is pushing, shoving or throwing people from the pool deck.—
Hali Smith
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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And Patrick Paul gave up a sack to Josh Uche during the final 11-on-11 period and shoving ensued.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The technology can help with due diligence and integration, compressing what was once a long process into one that customers might not notice.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In the new Hubble image, some of the gas on the outer edge of M88 can be seen compressing and piling up.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
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“Weighing (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighing%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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