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press

[pres] / prɛs /
NOUN
people or person working in communications
Synonyms
STRONGEST
journalist magazine media newsperson publisher reporter writer
STRONG
Fourth Estate columnist correspondent editor interviewer journalism newspaper paper periodical photographer publicist
NOUN
horde, large group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crowd
STRONG
bunch crush drove flock herd host mob multitude pack push swarm throng
NOUN
strain, pressure
Synonyms
STRONG
bustle confusion demand hassle haste hurry rush stress urgency
Antonyms
STRONG
relaxation rest slowness
WEAK
calm harmony peace
VERB
push on with force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
squeeze
STRONG
bulldoze clasp compress condense constrain crowd crush cumber depress embrace enfold express finish flatten hug impel iron jam level mangle mash mass move pack pile ram reduce scrunch shove smooth squash squish steam stuff thrust weigh
WEAK
bear down bear heavily force down hold pin down unwrinkle
Antonyms
STRONG
expand extend let go pull on raise release uncompress
WEAK
leave alone
VERB
pressure, trouble
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assail demand force petition push squeeze sue urge worry
STRONG
afflict beg beset besiege buttonhole compel constrain depress disquiet enjoin entreat exhort harass implore importune oppress plague plead pressurize railroad sadden sell supplicate torment vex
WEAK
come at insist on lean on weigh down work on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give
STRONG
aid assist cheer comfort help please soothe

Example Sentences

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In another post, Newsom’s press office said that the state had suspended more than 280 licenses in the last two years and is banning new licenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The White House responded by directing MarketWatch to an X post from press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Trump plans to deliver a speech on Wednesday evening to provide “an important update on Iran,” according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The president will address the nation with “an important update on Iran”, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, at 9 p.m.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As the day fades away, I press the Jewish star on the necklace against my skin and feel its imprint.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.