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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
Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Shetland Bookshop, at the top of a cobblestoned lane, was well stocked with small-press publications from Shetland and elsewhere in Scotland.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
But pressed against the skin are bio-impedance sensors (the same low-voltage electrical current technology used in BMI scales to measure body composition).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Hudson’s latest look continues the buzz she’s been generating throughout the Song Sung Blue press tour.
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Stubbornly high property insurance prices, which also drive up prices for Florida’s renters, are a more pressing concern, both Lord and Murray said.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for press
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Use it to keep meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more fresh in the fridge or pantry.—
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Then last week, pantry director Jesse Sharrard got a call from the food bank that a truckload was on the way.—
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As the day wears on, the crowd swells to a formidable throng.—
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Videos from Isfahan, Arak, and other cities show throngs of hijab-less women outdoors.—
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The best part about china cabinets, though?—
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If one of your resolutions is to cut down on clutter, grab this shoe storage cabinet that holds up to 16 pairs and seamlessly blends in with your other pieces.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
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Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.—
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The city is in a valley, so nearly every building has a view—on this January morning, of fires dotting the hills and little, loud aircraft flying in all directions, like a mosquito swarm on a hot night.—
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
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“Press.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/press. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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