as in bore (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Obviously, the Chargers have their starters at tackle, but Burke might surprise if pressed into action.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
But Miami pressed hard and had an 18-16 edge in shots, even having a goal annulled on a tight offside call.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The memo also alleged that a PNWSU official shoved the WGA’s outside attorney to try to block him from entering the building.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Moriarty said officers grabbed her by the neck, shoved her in a vehicle, and then got angry at other bystanders.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Sparks worked on building their 2026 roster long before the WNBA’s compressed free agency period tipped off.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The attached marathon seasons, compressed offseasons and challenging schedules that came with that stature also included generally being relegated to the posterior of the draft.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Weighed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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