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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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And for a coach known for pressing intensity and purist passing style at pace, De Zerbi's new team were not afraid to go long in search of results.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Karreman said he doesn’t think Kennedy has forgotten about raw milk and has simply had more pressing issues before him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

She kept pressing on what the trial judge should have done, and what, specifically, defense counsel was required to do.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

But Washington was not, as yet, pressing for any action against Castro family members, the Times said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“What a good little baby,” Mom crooned, pressing more formula into his mouth.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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