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Words with a similar base: pressing

'pressing'

[press.n.09] as in: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Examples:
he gave the button a press
he used pressure to stop the bleeding
at the pressing of a button

'pressing'

[pressing.n.02] as in: a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

'pressing'

[press.v.01] as in: exert pressure or force to or upon

Examples:
He pressed down on the boards
press your thumb on this spot

'pressing'

[urge.v.01] as in: force or impel in an indicated direction

Examples:
I urged him to finish his studies

'pressing'

[weigh.v.05] as in: to be oppressive or burdensome; ,

Examples:
weigh heavily on the mind
Something pressed on his mind

'pressing'

[press.v.04] as in: place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

Examples:
pressed flowers

'pressing'

[compress.v.02] as in: squeeze or press together

Examples:
she compressed her lips
the spasm contracted the muscle

'pressing'

[press.v.06] as in: crowd closely

Examples:
The crowds pressed along the street

'pressing'

[press.v.07] as in: create by pressing

Examples:
Press little holes into the soft clay

'pressing'

[press.v.08] as in: be urgent

Examples:
This is a pressing problem

'pressing'

[crusade.v.01] as in: 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

Examples:
The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

'pressing'

[press.v.10] as in: press from a plastic

Examples:
press a record

'pressing'

[press.v.11] as in: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

Examples:
`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman

'pressing'

[iron.v.01] as in: press and smooth with a heated iron

Examples:
press your shirts
she stood there ironing

'pressing'

[weight-lift.v.01] as in: lift weights

Examples:
This guy can press 300 pounds

'pressing'

[bid.v.03] as in: ask for or request earnestly

Examples:
The prophet bid all people to become good persons

'pressing'

[pressing.s.01] as in: compelling immediate action

Examples:
too pressing to permit of longer delay
the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'
bridges in urgent need of repair