pressing

[pres-ing] / ˈprɛs ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

important; urgent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acute compelling critical crucial demanding dire immediate imperative insistent serious vital

STRONG

burning claiming constraining crying distressing exacting forcing instant obliging requiring

WEAK

clamant clamorous exigent heat-on high-priority hurry-up importunate life-and-death

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull inessential optional trivial uncritical unimportant

WEAK

insignificant

Example Sentences

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They have also given voice to a groundswell of frustration with L.A.’s Democratic establishment and created space for more pressing debate on the future direction of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

We’re told that White House staffer James Braid, who worked for Mr. Vance when he was an Ohio Senator, is pressing Republicans to attach a version of the Veep’s Railway Safety Act.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Also pressing are calls to act on public sector pay, AI regulation, youth employment, business energy costs, mental health provision, migration, special educational needs and NHS staffing.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The most pressing issue emanates from Iran, which was the late February catalyst for the shaky performance.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Rowan tried not to think of the tons of rock and earth that surrounded them, pressing down, cutting off light and air.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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