as in to move
to leave a place often for another
the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on
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Recent Examples of push on
Given the importance that Iraola places on a reactive defensive shape, his players always prepared to jump up in support of team-mates who have pushed on ahead, Soler’s intuition, speed and concentration clearly fit the bill.
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
The sentiment has long been pushed on social media — a quick run to HomeGoods or Target, clicking an Amazon affiliate link, or just keeping up with the latest item drops.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Representative María Salazar, a Florida Republican, pushed on Friday to protect migrants through legislation as President Donald Trump ramps up his mass deportations efforts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Davie was pushed on major concerns over the lack of Scottish people working on the hit series, leading to accusations that the BBC is playing fast and loose with the rules that govern what qualifies as an out-of-London show, which are governed by regulator Ofcom.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
The sentiment has long been pushed on social media — a quick run to HomeGoods or Target, clicking an Amazon affiliate link, or just keeping up with the latest item drops.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Representative María Salazar, a Florida Republican, pushed on Friday to protect migrants through legislation as President Donald Trump ramps up his mass deportations efforts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Davie was pushed on major concerns over the lack of Scottish people working on the hit series, leading to accusations that the BBC is playing fast and loose with the rules that govern what qualifies as an out-of-London show, which are governed by regulator Ofcom.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
Verb
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The start of a new year is a time for planning, embracing change and moving forward.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This means moving between vertical levels of a map or jumping from one side of an area to the other can be done in one smooth fluid motion, creating a high-octane competitive environment.—
Echo Apsey,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Macario exited the match four minutes later, with an emotional Hayes embracing her for her own unforgettable moment.—
Melanie Anzidei,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Once the new crew members arrive, Wilmore and Williams, along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will depart the station on a separate capsule.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The ship departed Philadelphia at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and headed to Mobile, Alabama, as part of the process of becoming a reef and headed to its final destination at the bottom of the sea.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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Joel Embiid is reportedly getting some opinions on what to do next with his knee, and Philly is using this opportunity to tank hard.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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This goes for the show's host, Kevin O'Connor, and its core cast of experts — Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada — and for members of production who are behind the scenes.—
Maddie McGay,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said in a statement on Monday morning that for Francis, the night had gone well.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Your early 70s may be an ideal time to both push off your RMDs and increase your later-in-life income by purchasing a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (or QLAC).—
Steve Parrish,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Later he was pushed off the puck on the retrieval leading to Washington gaining possession.—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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His one worry is pulling out the celebration and then losing the game.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Speculation about when the season would move ahead has been rife since Sky Deutschland pulled out of original content in July 2023.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Cincinnati has been trying to solve its safety problem since the moment Jessie Bates walked out the door to Atlanta.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of students at a U.S. military middle school in Germany walked out of class in protest of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's dismantling of DEI policies during his visit to the country this week.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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