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as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door
put the towels in the linen press
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as in throngs
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 cabinets
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 seizes
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 shoves
to push steadily against with some force
an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard
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as in huddles
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone pressed around me to see the pictures
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as in forces
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 urges
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 emphasizes
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 presses
ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Located in Frederick, Maryland, the site is equipped with specialized chemical treatment vessels and precision presses.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
It shifts and flows, and presses ever down.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The footage comes as Beijing presses ahead with decades-long efforts to modernize the People's Liberation Army and Washington shifts its own force posture toward the Asia-Pacific.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
And which French presses and pour-overs are really worth your time?
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Trump presses Putin on peace Putin and his top officials have claimed willingness to make a deal, though have demanded the freezing of the current front lines and Ukraine's withdrawal from key battlefields including those in Donetsk Oblast in the east of the country.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the back of her hand presses along his throat.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The locking cable threads through the frames and presses directly into the rack.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Spicoli remains as laissez-faire as ever, cool, care-free and unbothered by the teacher who presses him.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The woman touches her fingers to her lips and then presses them to the photo.
—Harrison Hill, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai presses late.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Maggie, concerned about her dad leaving Timberlake behind, presses him on what this means.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In the short clip, the creator takes regular chocolate chip cookie dough, bakes it halfway, then presses a Pillsbury Halloween Shape Cookie into the soft center before returning it to the oven.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
And the question that presses now, heavy and unrelenting, is no longer philosophical.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Apple seems to know that many people using Spotlight are using it exclusively with the keyboard, so everything here is meant to be doable with a handful of keyboard shortcuts and button presses.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Located in Frederick, Maryland, the site is equipped with specialized chemical treatment vessels and precision presses.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
It shifts and flows, and presses ever down.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The footage comes as Beijing presses ahead with decades-long efforts to modernize the People's Liberation Army and Washington shifts its own force posture toward the Asia-Pacific.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
And which French presses and pour-overs are really worth your time?
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Trump presses Putin on peace Putin and his top officials have claimed willingness to make a deal, though have demanded the freezing of the current front lines and Ukraine's withdrawal from key battlefields including those in Donetsk Oblast in the east of the country.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the back of her hand presses along his throat.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The locking cable threads through the frames and presses directly into the rack.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The lids have Tupperware’s signature ridges, and the circle in the center presses down to get an airtight seal.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Spicoli remains as laissez-faire as ever, cool, care-free and unbothered by the teacher who presses him.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The woman touches her fingers to her lips and then presses them to the photo.
—Harrison Hill, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai presses late.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Maggie, concerned about her dad leaving Timberlake behind, presses him on what this means.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In the short clip, the creator takes regular chocolate chip cookie dough, bakes it halfway, then presses a Pillsbury Halloween Shape Cookie into the soft center before returning it to the oven.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
And the question that presses now, heavy and unrelenting, is no longer philosophical.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presses
Noun
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Instead, find food pantries, mutual aid fridges, and food banks that accept unexpired shelf-stable items.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in pantries for baking cookies or a cake.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Saturdays for the throngs, rain or shine.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there is no apparent mechanism to prevent those Hamas members from joining the throngs of Palestinians evacuating south.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Estate plans of the future won’t live in filing cabinets.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keeping with a simple and classic look, Pauly opted for a farmhouse sink and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv is now timing its drone swarms for maximum disruption.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tony Stubblebine took over Medium just as the hordes of AI invaders were wreaking havoc on the internet.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The idea of stuffing a casino in a place already buzzing with hordes of tourists and gaudy lights made sense from afar.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hanging Fabric Organizers Jennifer Moore, the founder of Organized Boutique in Allen, Texas, isn't a fan of working with hanging fabric organizers, which many people often add to their closets to store sweaters and the like.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her mold prevention tips include using dehumidifiers in high-humidity areas; keeping up with regular home cleaning; drying damp surfaces promptly; and monitoring vulnerable areas like HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) closets and basements.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Presses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presses. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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