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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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2020, the couple stepped back as senior royals, citing intrusive press coverage and a lack of support from the palace.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The department is using its Office for Civil Rights to press public schools to drop programs and policies designed to help Black or Hispanic students.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
She's been on a whirlwind press tour since, appearing on late night and morning talk shows alike.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2020, the couple stepped back as senior royals, citing intrusive press coverage and a lack of support from the palace.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Despite that, the year 2025 might just be the perfect moment for No Other Choice to meet a suitably anxious and economically pressed worldwide moviegoing public.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The department is using its Office for Civil Rights to press public schools to drop programs and policies designed to help Black or Hispanic students.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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Cellars, pantries, and cool garages all work for onion storage.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dwindled in size from the thousands of Nebraska fans who took over this stadium in fourth quarter on Saturday, the throng still numbered hundreds outside of the gates near the Huskers’ locker room some 50 minutes after the game ended.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Last November, in Lima's cemetery of El Sauce, throngs of people crowded around graves bringing food and drink to the deceased during Dia de Todos los Santos, or All Saints' Day.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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The hilarious clip shared on Saturday by @fluffyfinny27 shows the golden retriever, 4-year-old Finny from Wales, in the United Kingdom, going into the poster’s bedroom and hanging around near her bedside cabinet to start his routine.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sébastien Lecornu, who resigned as French prime minister last Monday before being reappointed on Friday, named the first cabinet of his new tenure.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The storage cupboard is only knee-high and set at an angle with a latch to prevent it from knocking open on rolling seas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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There’s a man standing with an ax, who has just chopped up a custom vintage antique cupboard.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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His campaign already claims 6,000 volunteers and his town hall appearances have drawn large crowds.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Police say Balmer broke in through the southern wing of the residence, into a room often used to entertain crowds and display art.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next to Moore’s locker, right guard Trey Smith smiled in awe at what his fellow lineman had accomplished, considering the circumstances.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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McMillan smiled and continued on with his availability in front of his locker, unabated.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aim to keep only one or two towels per category per person in the space, and rotate fresh ones in as needed from your main linen closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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There's no better time than the present to give your closet an autumnal refresh — especially since tons of our favorite stores are launching new fall fashion staples.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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As police swarm the plant, Batman disappears in a puff of smoke.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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