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'press' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'press' with 20 example sentences.


press noun

: the state of demanding notice or attention

: the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

: a machine used for printing

: a dense crowd of people

: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

: clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

: any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

: a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

press verb

: exert pressure or force to or upon

: force or impel in an indicated direction

: to be oppressive or burdensome

: place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

: squeeze or press together

: crowd closely

: create by pressing

: be urgent

: 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

: press from a plastic

: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

: press and smooth with a heated iron

: lift weights

: ask for or request earnestly


  • The Prime Minister will hold a press conference tomorrow.
  • Press this button in case of emergency.
  • When you press this button, the door opens.
  • He pressed the button and waited.
  • Did you watch the press conference?
  • Press any key to continue.
  • The boy pressed his face against the shop window.
  • He pressed his ear against the wall.
  • A free press is essential for democracy.
  • I wrote a reply, but I forgot to press send.
  • He refused our offer to arrange a press conference.
  • He pressed me for a prompt reply.
  • The union is pressing for a ten-percent pay hike.
  • The company issued a press release.
  • We have more pressing things to discuss.
  • Time is pressing, and quick action is needed.
  • We're a little pressed for time.
  • Don't say anything to the international press.
  • The press confirmed the rumors.
  • The press is not allowed inside.
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