Definitions

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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They are pressing harder until contracts are actually ratified rather than walking out for a few days to make a point, or when they feel like they have run out of options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This is becoming a pressing problem for Europe, which is facing increased vulnerability as the U.S. begins pulling military assets out of the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Besides, investors have more pressing areas to focus on.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

When I was older, I joined Margaret in the valet shop, doing work like unpacking the guests’ trunks and pressing their clothes, as well as babysitting their children.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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