as in to bear (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Scatter remaining 1 1/2 cups strawberries over top; do not press berries into batter.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025 -
Begin the treatment by pressing the button on the remote controller.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Ekblad skated in on him at the boards and delivered a hit with his right forearm that made contact with Hagel’s head and shoved Hagel down in the process.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Because the Magic are scraping and scrapping, grabbing and clutching, shoving and bumping.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The potatoes are cooked low and slow in the oven, then compressed overnight.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rising interest rates have compressed valuations, rotating investor appetite toward value, dividends, and defensive plays.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Weigh (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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