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as in to shove
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one I had to push my damaged bike all the way home

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as in to squeeze
to force one's way we had to push our way through a crowd that was mostly headed in the opposite direction

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push

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noun

as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures

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Recent Examples of push
Verb
Israeli media have reported on deep policy differences between the negotiators, who have pushed for a hostage deal, and Netanyahu, who continues to threaten to resume the war. Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025 Party activists are pushing for Schumer to step down, and leading Democratic House members have publicly rebuked their Senate colleagues. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
In the Senate, a majority of Democrats have supported the push to bring it to final passage. Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 Minding the workforce gap The push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. faces a significant hurdle: a shortage of skilled workers. Michael Moats, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for push
Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
  • The audience, already elated and spoiled by genius, is screaming for a third encore when a stagehand shoves you through an open curtain and into the fire.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Ever dragged an unbelievably heavy suitcase down a cobblestone street or tried to shove one into the trunk of a tiny taxi?
    Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of mechanical rollers, this mask uses inflating and deflating mechanisms to gently squeeze around your eyes and temples, creating a rhythmic, pulse-like massage.
    Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Goldman Sachs previously estimated these tariffs could push inflation up by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and provoking retaliatory measures from other countries.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But immigration, Trump’s signature issue during his campaign, was overshadowed at times during his speech on Friday by his bombastic diatribes condemning his political enemies.
    Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The decision to focus on Bernstein and von Karajan was driven by Danish’s fascination with their contrasting reputations and profound cultural influences.
    Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But behind every innovation and infrastructure build-out is a pressing question: Who will power this next wave of growth—and where will that talent come from?
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Bruno Fernandes, in central midfield, looked to press Abdoulaye Doucoure and buy his new team-mate time to retreat.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Consider these categories of change agents: Change Catalyst: This person sparks movement and encourages others to embrace change.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The fatal fight comes as state prison officials have moved to restrict some inmate movements at their facilities amid a wave of deadly violence.
    Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Even after being thrust into the spotlight, though, the artist born Sooraj Cherukat keeps it real.
    Isha Sharma, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Experts have said rising vacancy levels had forced landlords to accept less in rent, but the fires wiped away thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The cause of the capsizing is under investigation, the Coast Guard said.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • While his cause of death was not immediately announced, Parton's post said that he would be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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