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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The latest lawsuit portrays Jones as growing increasingly paranoid and rattled by negative press about her in outlets like Puck and Business Insider as well as on an anonymous website that detailed her alleged treatment of employees and clients.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
Chinese officials pressed their advantage on April 4, in response to Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, by announcing export restrictions on some rare earth elements important to the manufacturing of many electronics.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Newsweek has reached out to the Treasury's press team for comment via email on Thursday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The latest lawsuit portrays Jones as growing increasingly paranoid and rattled by negative press about her in outlets like Puck and Business Insider as well as on an anonymous website that detailed her alleged treatment of employees and clients.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
This can be further pressed into hash or consumed as is.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
Chinese officials pressed their advantage on April 4, in response to Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, by announcing export restrictions on some rare earth elements important to the manufacturing of many electronics.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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For an all-over green kitchen, a pantry, or playroom, her go-tos are Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon, a unique shade with gray, blue, and green, and Sherwin-Williams Retreat, a muted green with blue and gray undertones.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The conference’s Cathedral Community Center, located just a few blocks from the Capitol, has served more than 11,000 families in its pantry during the first eight months of operation.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Last night, a throng many tens of thousands deeper saw Armstrong and his main band fulfill their destiny as the holders of rock’s eternal flame.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this February, at CPAC’s annual gathering, Elon Musk walked onstage to a cheering throng of young admirers and was presented with a chainsaw by Argentine president Javier Milei for his efforts with DOGE.—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead, put them in your cabinets for neat and tidy organization, particularly for items that are notoriously hard to store.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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People who gather to toast the debut of a brand’s new drinks cabinet or teapot collection, and who can find endless ways to innovative lamps, have very different entry points into how best to dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
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To avoid these issues, always store onions and garlic in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry or cupboard.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Winner This week our winner is Specks, a cat who is known for liking unusual hiding spaces—his favorite spots are kitchen cupboards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 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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This level of protection came to prominence when Apple added it to iPhones last year, reportedly frustrating law enforcement agencies which could not tap into phones retrieved from evidence lockers even with USB forensic toolkits.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sunday morning, McIlroy opened his locker to a note from Angel Cabrera, the 2009 champion who played with McIlroy that day.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House The primary bath has a spa tub and walk-in closet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the spring, when young dancers at the peak of their health, promise, and physical strength swarm rehearsal studios for Broadway Bares.—
Mark Harris,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once a new location has been identified, the swarm will move on to settle into their permanent colony.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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