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pressing Synonyms

Another word for pressing

Choosing another word for pressing depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Requiring quick or immediate action or attention.

Usage Example

"The committee postponed the meeting to address several urgent financial matters."

Strongest
urgent
critical
Strong
imperative
exigent
high-priority
acute
burning
immediate
compelling

• noun (Context 2)

The act or process of applying pressure, squeezing, or ironing.

Usage Example

"Cold squeezing preserves the natural flavor and nutritional value of the olive oil."

Strong
squeezing
compression
ironing
crushing

• noun (Context 3)

A phonograph record or a batch of records produced from the same mold or master.

Usage Example

"Collectors paid a small fortune for a rare first edition of the band's debut album."

Strong
edition
issue
Weak
release

• adjective (Context 4)

Earnestly or persistently requesting something; importunate.

Usage Example

"Despite his insistent invitation to stay for dinner, we had to decline and catch our train."

Strongest
insistent
Strong
persistent
importunate
earnest
emphatic

• noun (Context 5)

An object or part made by applying pressure to a sheet of metal or plastic in a press.

Usage Example

"The factory manufactures steel pressings for the automotive industry."

Strong
stamping
molding

Opposites of pressing

The opposite of pressing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonurgent
trivial
unimportant
half-hearted
minor
indifferent
inconsequential
casual
See all opposites of pressing

• Nearby Words

pressboard
presser
pressie
pressing
pressingly
pressman
pressroom

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pressing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pressing
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