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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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Missed by the Austrians is that Treasury’s borrowing power has nothing to do with intensely simplistic notions about printing presses, and everything to do with the sad fact that Treasury has taxable access to the production of the most enterprising people on earth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Instead of sharing a meal and exchanging pleasantries at a restaurant or coffee shop, the two men got to know each other by diving into a 45-minute workout, complete with pushups, chest presses and intense cardio.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The update features new functionality such as Toggle Holds and mapping stick moment to button presses.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Both, Jones said, are generally intended for gamers who may lack the dexterity for prolonged button presses and the like.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Again, if printing presses are ever used to power government spending or borrowing, there will be neither.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
If Congress relied on federal printing presses to fund its spending, then by definition the spending footprint of Congress would be very small.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Espro's presses are 20% off right now.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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And unlike games like Arkham City (2011) or Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018), which boil down their heroes’ prowess to a few simple button presses, The Great Circle spends a lot of time allowing players to go beat-by-beat through small mysteries at their own pace.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Missed by the Austrians is that Treasury’s borrowing power has nothing to do with intensely simplistic notions about printing presses, and everything to do with the sad fact that Treasury has taxable access to the production of the most enterprising people on earth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Instead of sharing a meal and exchanging pleasantries at a restaurant or coffee shop, the two men got to know each other by diving into a 45-minute workout, complete with pushups, chest presses and intense cardio.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The update features new functionality such as Toggle Holds and mapping stick moment to button presses.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Both, Jones said, are generally intended for gamers who may lack the dexterity for prolonged button presses and the like.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Again, if printing presses are ever used to power government spending or borrowing, there will be neither.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
If Congress relied on federal printing presses to fund its spending, then by definition the spending footprint of Congress would be very small.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Espro's presses are 20% off right now.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presses
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The nonprofit's network of pantries saw a dropoff in volunteers during the pandemic, though some continued to help with long lines of people needing supplies.Annalise Frank, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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These visual reminders help inform individual food choices and guide food pantries to assess and improve the types of food available.Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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The main living area is outfitted with a fireplace, the retro-style kitchen incorporates flat-front cabinets and a large deck provides unobstructed views over the rugged landscape.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Keeping garage doors closed, opening kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm air to filter to plumbing and turning off water to unheated areas can also protect pipes.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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But this week, the company unveiled an attack drone with a 50-mile range, capable of hunting in swarms and destroying armored vehicles.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In environmental science, molecular robot swarms might help to detect and neutralize pollutants.Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of Berkeley’s roughly 844 unsheltered residents access services through the Dorothy Day House each day – services such as warm meals, showers, clean clothes, storage lockers, housing support, job training and a safe bed to sleep.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Use secure delivery options to safeguard packages Ship packages to a secure location, such as Amazon lockers, FedEx offices, or your workplace if permitted, the AG's Office said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Arnold has fought some formidable foes in his career, but hordes of desperate parents doing last-minute holiday shopping are, strangely, among the most stressful.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement When Dong Kim, a 29-year-old travel blogger, visited in October, the excited hordes reminded him less of a zoo than a South American soccer game or a Black Friday door-buster sale.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Presses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presses. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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