1. As a verb:
* Pressure: This refers to the force applied to something. Example: "The press of the crowd was overwhelming."
* Impression: This refers to the mark left by something pressed against a surface. Example: "The press of the stamp left a clear impression on the paper."
* Printing: This refers to the act of printing using a press. Example: "The press printed thousands of copies of the newspaper."
* News media: This refers to the group of journalists, reporters, and publications that gather and disseminate news. Example: "The press was waiting outside the courthouse."
2. As a noun:
* Press: This can be a noun itself, referring to a machine used for pressing, squeezing, or printing. Example: "The printing press was a revolutionary invention."
The best noun form for "press" depends on what you want to communicate. If you're talking about the force of something, use "pressure." If you're talking about a mark, use "impression." If you're talking about printing, use "printing." And if you're talking about the news media, use "press."