pressing

[pres-ing] / ˈprɛs ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

important; urgent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acute compelling critical crucial demanding dire immediate imperative insistent serious vital

STRONG

burning claiming constraining crying distressing exacting forcing instant obliging requiring

WEAK

clamant clamorous exigent heat-on high-priority hurry-up importunate life-and-death

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull inessential optional trivial uncritical unimportant

WEAK

insignificant

Example Sentences

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Also pressing are calls to act on public sector pay, AI regulation, youth employment, business energy costs, mental health provision, migration, special educational needs and NHS staffing.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Doku's tenacious pressing has also resulted in him winning the ball back high up the pitch then scoring after turnovers in games against Chelsea and Brentford.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The most pressing issue emanates from Iran, which was the late February catalyst for the shaky performance.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Not really, especially if you have other pressing tasks on your to-do list, like sleeping and eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

That was a tremendous relief, but there was a more pressing worry.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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