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We think the answer is "PRESSED" which means:

adjective satellite
• • Compacted by ironing
verb
• • To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
• • To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
• • To compress, squeeze.
• • To clasp, hold in an embrace.
• • To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
• • To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
• • To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
• • To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
• • To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
• • To try to force (something upon someone).
• • To hasten, urge onward.
• • To urge, beseech, entreat.
• • To lay stress upon.
• • To throng, crowd.
• • To print.
• • To force into service, particularly into naval service.
adjective
• • Under strain or deprivation
• • Recruited by a press gang

An example sentence would be:

• • "She pressed the button to call the elevator."
• • "He pressed his face against the window to get a better view."

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