PRESS (FOR) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

press (for)

verb

Definition of press (for)

as in to demand

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions

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The trial was originally set to test the drug on 300 people, but due to demand from trial investigators to include more of their patients, the researchers expanded the pool of participants to 350.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
As the United States slips further into a debt hole, investors are demanding greater compensation for the risk of lending to the government.

— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of demand

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The agreement, which Oman has not yet confirmed, still requires approval by Iran's parliament and other authorities.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Despite the frustrations that come with creating one, a truly sleek bun doesn't require growing a third arm and relentless yanking of your strands.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of require

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The person requested anonymity due to the sensitivity in speaking with foreign media.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport has an ablution station installed in Terminal D, which Abbott is requesting the Justice Department look into.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of request

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