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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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
If approved by the federal government, the newsrooms continued to compete, but companies saved overhead costs associated with newsprint, printing presses and distribution.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
If a task list presses, handle only the most urgent duties.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Leadership says moving away from print allows the newsroom to focus entirely on journalism while also reducing environmental impact by eliminating printing presses, delivery trucks and paper waste.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
In the space, her work presses, indicts, and insists.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
Etienne recommends using light weights for chest presses, biceps curls, rows, and triceps extensions to optimize the muscles needed for activities of daily living.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Bodum Brazil French Press French presses are compact, affordable, easy to use, and produce a strong cup of coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Alonso has brought a newfound aggression to his side, with higher defenses and stronger presses.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
But as any reader knows, the life ruining is the point, and Red Rising is a book that Abughazaleh presses into a lot of people’s hands.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Nala then tosses each item into the washer, nudges the door closed with her nose, and even presses the detergent drawer shut when Kasey adds the soap.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
That story follows Christine’s ascent up the operatic ladder under the tutelage of the Phantom, who brings her to his lair on an underground lake beneath the opera house and presses her to choose between him and the wealthy childhood friend who’s re-entered her life (a solid Daniel Lopez).
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, one of them runs up and presses a button to flip the camera, which then begins to record the strangers.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Death, in the guise of the nineteenth, presses up against her time line, both haunting and evading her.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump will meet with his ally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, at the White House Friday as the president presses him to increase his distance from President Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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Screen size and distance can be adjusted with a few button presses, and the electrochromic tint can be changed instantly.
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Long-standing geological evidence from Antarctica and elsewhere around the world shows that as ice melts and flows off the land, the land itself rises because the ice no longer presses it down.
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The five dining rooms have food pantries offering free groceries.—
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The food drive will benefit Food for Greater Elgin and other local food pantries, according to a news release.—
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Shooting scene becomes site of vigil Hours after the shooting, throngs of neighbors gathered at a vigil near the scene to remember Good and express their outrage at her killing.—
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
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There's also a move toward more closed cabinets and hidden storage, such as butler’s pantries, which reduce clutter and create a calmer space.—
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Kitchen organization is all about making your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator storage functional.—
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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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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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The system uses several 50 kW industrial laser units to create a single powerful beam that kills drone swarms, cruise missiles, and fast-moving threats from a long distance.—
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The players had exit meetings with the coaching staff, then cleaned out their lockers and parted ways.—
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Look at the empty lockers where the former Sun Devils were supposed to be.—
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Theme parks use hordes of performers to bring their worlds to life.—
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But the number of Oscar voters in town explodes each year once the fest kicks off, as hordes of actors, directors, writers, songwriters, executives, publicists and others descend on the city, which normally has a population of less than 45,000.—
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
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Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.—
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“Presses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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