Definition (noun) the state of demanding notice or attention
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the insistence of their hunger
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the press of business matters
Definition (noun) the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
Definition (noun) a machine used for printing
Definition (noun) a dense crowd of people
Definition (noun) a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
Definition (noun) clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
Definition (noun) any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
Definition (noun) a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
Definition (noun) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
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he gave the button a press
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he used pressure to stop the bleeding
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at the pressing of a button
Definition (verb) exert pressure or force to or upon
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He pressed down on the boards
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press your thumb on this spot
Definition (verb) force or impel in an indicated direction
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I urged him to finish his studies
Definition (verb) to be oppressive or burdensome
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weigh heavily on the mind
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Something pressed on his mind
Definition (verb) place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
Definition (verb) squeeze or press together
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she compressed her lips
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the spasm contracted the muscle
Definition (verb) crowd closely
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The crowds pressed along the street
Definition (verb) create by pressing
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Press little holes into the soft clay
Definition (verb) be urgent
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This is a pressing problem
Definition (verb) exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
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The liberal party pushed for reforms
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She is crusading for women's rights
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The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
Definition (verb) press from a plastic
Definition (verb) make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
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`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
Definition (verb) press and smooth with a heated iron
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press your shirts
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she stood there ironing
Definition (verb) lift weights
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This guy can press 300 pounds
Definition (verb) ask for or request earnestly
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The prophet bid all people to become good persons