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as in throng
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 cabinet
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 to seize
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 to shove
to push steadily against with some force
an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone pressed around me to see the pictures
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as in to force
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 to urge
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 to highlight
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 press
Haley Velasco, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
But during a White House press briefing this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt boldly asserted that under the Trump administration, all undocumented immigrants are considered criminals.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
She’s also known for doubling down on her takes when pressed, and her kind words for Swift are no exception.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
From initials to designs, these bibliophiles are making their mark on the literary world one press at a time.
—Haley Velasco, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
But during a White House press briefing this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt boldly asserted that under the Trump administration, all undocumented immigrants are considered criminals.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Kennedy also stumbled when lawmakers pressed him about potential changes to Medicaid, with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden, the ranking member of the finance committee, suggesting Kennedy didn’t seem to know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
She’s also known for doubling down on her takes when pressed, and her kind words for Swift are no exception.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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These included common proteins and pantry items, as well as fragile and soft ingredients.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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An unopened jar of any type of peanut butter will last 6 to 9 months in your pantry.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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But police — whose presence early in the demonstration was minimal — did not converge on the demonstrators, even as throngs made their way onto the freeway.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Before the throng of elated orange jerseys surrounded him, Jack Bech spun the football down to the turf with his right hand, took a knee and prayed.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds of shoppers gave the cabinet perfect reviews, calling out the quality design and ample storage space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yet even that rare bright spot in relations couldn’t fully escape the shadow of distrust and animosity between the two countries – sentiments that some fear will only deepen now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House with a cabinet staffed with China hawks.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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As the twinkling, sostenuto piano of Daniel Blumberg’s score plays in the background, and slats of dappled light illuminate the elegant chair at the center of the space, the sleek cupboards Tóth has designed open up like the petals of a flower, revealing the minimal shelving underneath.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Rams will squeeze the numbers, which might leave their cupboard bare of Kupp in ‘25.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Three people were injured after a car hit a crowd of people who were leaving the NFC playoff on Sunday night, police said.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wilson totally fit in with the fashionable A-list crowd during the week.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While watching a video replay of the blitz at his locker, McDuffie broke it down further.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last July, Sotheby's sold Bryant's Staples Center locker for $2.9 million, per ESPN.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hide in harder spots like closets, behind curtains, or under blankets.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each guest bedroom has a walk-in closet and private bath, while the palatial primary suite has its own seating area and a vast, spa-like bathroom.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Follow more of our reporting on City of Miami Crime Police swarm downtown Miami to investigate a death and injuries.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ellie and Dina are shown slow-dancing before running from a swarm of infected.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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