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pressing

/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Pressing means: compelling immediate action.

Synonyms for pressing5

noun, as in the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

adjective, as in compelling immediate action

also used for pressing

importunate

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What does pressing mean?3

adjective

1

compelling immediate action“too pressing to permit of longer delay”

noun

1

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure“he gave the button a press”

2

a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pressing?16

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Pressing in a sentence

  • He sat down next to her, with his leg pressing against hers.felidad
  • If you don't have anything pressing to do, why don't you come with us?CK
  • Right now, we have a problem that's a little more pressing.CK
  • Time is pressing, and quick action is needed.AlanF_US
  • Ziri is currently in the process of pressing charges.Amastan
  • I have a pressing feeling in my stomach.CK
  • The two felt the pressing necessity of earning a livelihood.unknown
  • The union is pressing for a ten-percent pay hike.CM

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Forms of pressing

as a noun

plural
pressings