1
as in stress
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
a business executive who works well under pressure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in constraint
the use of power to impose one's will on another
pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
his father pressured him to go out for the swim team
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pressure
Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025
Conner’s constantly able to get open shots because of the pressure Van Lith and Prince put on defenses.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
While fighting has not resumed since the March 1 ceasefire expiration, Israel has cut off humanitarian aid to Gaza to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a new hostage deal.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pressure
Noun
While some of my physical issues have improved over time and with treatment, others — like tinnitus, constant sinus pain and pressure, shortness of breath, joint pain, migraine headaches, and debilitating fatigue — continue to dictate nearly every aspect of my life.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025
Conner’s constantly able to get open shots because of the pressure Van Lith and Prince put on defenses.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Jeffries' caucus is in open rebellion against Schumer as House Democrats pressure Senate counterparts to defy their leader and vote against Republicans' stopgap spending measure.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
While fighting has not resumed since the March 1 ceasefire expiration, Israel has cut off humanitarian aid to Gaza to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a new hostage deal.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pressure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure
Noun
-
This particular lineup of mushrooms is said to reduce stress and boost energy, and was created with athletes in mind.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The solution is to restore mobility in the thoracic spine and rib cage, so the body can rotate as designed, reducing stress on the lower back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Why Unified Decision-Making Is Critical The constraints of specialized cybersecurity teams underscore businesses' need to have a holistic view of cybersecurity signals and coordinate actions across their cybersecurity functions.—
Ambuj Kumar,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Efficient Resource Allocation-by utilizing smart city technologies, the city can track and allocate resources effectively, optimize service delivery,and streamline government operations to meet these budget constraints.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The issue, which involved test-takers being cut off early or forced to reboot during the exam, has sparked outrage and raised questions about the fairness of the College Board’s response.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
-
The highlight of this movie is unambiguously the scene where De Niro, as Frank, is forced to carry his wife’s small dog into the elevator of their apartment building.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The Hornets are without Damion Baugh (G League), Tre Mann (disc herniation), Brandon Miller (right wrist ligament repair), Josh Okogie (left hamstring strain) and Grant Williams (right ACL repair) for Sunday’s game in Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
-
On top of that, the continuous emotional strain, loss of control, and feelings of helplessness contribute to PTSD symptoms.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The exchange between artist and patron, however, becomes corrosive, a tumultuous dynamic fueled by Van Buren’s megalomania and Tóth’s creative compulsion.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The organization encourages people to seek a mental health professional when a person’s obsessions and compulsions begin to affect their quality of life.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Read more Iraq The World's Selective Outrage—Alawite Massacres in Syria Deserve Our Attention | Opinion The Asayish, Kurdistan's official security organization, regularly targets Assyrians in the Nahla Valley, coercing them to sign fake concessions.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
-
These tariffs were originally intended to pressure Mexico to step up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border, and to coerce all three countries into doing more to limit illicit fentanyl trafficking into the United States.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The latest development heightens tensions between Lamont and lawmakers, who have battled over spending controls and growing needs in core public services.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
-
The rebuke from the Supreme Court's leader demonstrated how contention over recent flights of Venezuelan immigrants has inflamed tensions over the judiciary's role, with a legal case challenging Trump's actions now threatening to spiral into a clash of constitutional powers.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Its methodologies compel leaders and their teams to rigorously examine their most fundamental beliefs, anticipate disruptive scenarios, and prepare adaptive responses.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
DeSantis warned Thursday that his office may suspend officials who do not compel local law enforcement to assist ICE with detainments and deportations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share