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press

/pɹɛs/
noun
  1. A device used to apply pressure to an item.

    "a flower press"

  2. A printing machine.

    "Stop the presses!"

    Similar: printing press

  3. (collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

    "This article appeared in the press."

Synonymscloset, cupboard, pantry, press-gang, printing press

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