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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2025
Some media/press attention to BofA’s China strategist calling for a correction by comparing today’s rally to the 2015 rally.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Sidestep it by pressing through your elbows and pulling your shoulders down and away from your ears.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The heat has already gotten to CK Hutchison, which canceled press and investor calls planned around its earnings report on Thursday in the wake of the criticism.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2025
Some media/press attention to BofA’s China strategist calling for a correction by comparing today’s rally to the 2015 rally.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Fentanyl is often found in powder form or pressed into counterfeit pills and can be mixed into other drugs.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Sidestep it by pressing through your elbows and pulling your shoulders down and away from your ears.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
Noun
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Check your fridge and pantry for these items, listed below.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Give your home, porch, and pantry a spring upgrade with these budget-friendly deals.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Doctors want a different message Dr. Manan Trivedi, an internist practicing in greater Washington D.C. area, was among the throngs of people who attended Kennedy’s contentious confirmation hearings to oppose his nomination.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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As gunshots rained down and throngs of terrified parade-goers ran in all directions, Dr. David Baum rushed to render aid.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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While Israelis of different backgrounds largely banded together as Netanyahu established a wartime cabinet, Fink argued that the atmosphere of unity has waned as protesters accuse the Israeli premier of executive overreach.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Evangelina's house was cozy and welcoming, with rocking chairs and a large china cabinet.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the cupboard is far from bare as senior outfielder Liam Arsich (Toledo) and senior infielder/pitchers Luke Mensik (Xavier) and Jack Dykas (Wisconsin-Parkside) take control.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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If the Cowboys lose him next month, the cupboard is quite literally empty.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Footage of the building’s demise shows crowds of onlookers running away from the rubble in panic.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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To keep afloat, Arsenal had to qualify for the Champions League three times during that five years and attract a regular crowd of at least 54,000 in their new 60,000 stadium.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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They’re gone now, their lockers empty and their promise still untapped.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Players routinely leave their cell phones at their lockers to charge between trips to the field, the restroom, the gym, or the cafeteria.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Those interested in attending a Friday community workshop or making an appointment for the Crimson and Cream closet are asked to contact the Office of Career Services at 219-980-6650 or careernw@iu.edu.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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If your closet’s in need of the staple style, this is a rare opportunity to add a high-quality version for less than $20.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Except for Carmen, who seems to have been encouraged to inhabit her parents’ rather chaotic world, the children are indistinguishable: A great swarm of pandemonium-causing rich children.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although a single penguin is capable of devouring thousands of krill in a single sitting, swarms of the zooplankton may detect disturbances in the water ahead of mealtime.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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