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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
Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
By many accounts, including his own unsubtle quips with the music press, Boursinos was hitting the gear hard.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
But with the Republican messaging machine deriding him relentlessly as old and senile, Democrats were hard pressed to land any attacks on Mr. Trump.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events, including Cameron Diaz's red carpet return and Keke Palmer's press tour glam
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From N.Y.C to Australia, stars are making style statements.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
By many accounts, including his own unsubtle quips with the music press, Boursinos was hitting the gear hard.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cover the area with paper towels, press down to absorb as much liquid as possible, then dispose of them immediately.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
But with the Republican messaging machine deriding him relentlessly as old and senile, Democrats were hard pressed to land any attacks on Mr. Trump.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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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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The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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There was just none of the storied grandeur of using the Capitol itself as a backdrop, nor the ability to capture the throngs of people stretching out onto the D.C. horizon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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Supporters of President-elect are accusing of obsessing over Kash Patel after the hearings of a fellow cabinet nominee focused on the nominee for Director.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Six cabinet nominees have big job interviews today A number of high-profile nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet will face senators' questions on Wednesday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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With only two seconds left to trade in the cupboard (their own and the Clippers’ in the 2025 draft), even those moves are limited.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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The celebrations went south when a car drove into a crowd of people and injured three pedestrians.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 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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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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The move was so sudden that Woods left Henderson’s clothes hanging in the closet, Burrell says.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Who doesn’t get that itch to wear a new addition to your closet for weeks straight?—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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Add to that mix of experts a swarm of biotech founders and investors, and the talk got pretty enterprising.—
Grace Huckins,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2025
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Not everywhere in the South experienced what was known as Brood XIX, but Kentucky will get its turn at a cicada swarm this summer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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