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as in shoves
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 campaigns
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 pushes
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
This pushes new programmers to develop skills beyond basic programming.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Lebron’s victory pushes him close to a title shot.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Unconventional and futuristic, Aquarius pushes us to break free from tradition, encouraging bold, rebellious choices in our wardrobe.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
There’s a little bit of a bounce to it that pushes against the TTC, a touch too cutie.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Ivey pushes the ball and kicks it to Cade Cunningham at the top of the key.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
One tech executive who has been seen at Mar-a-Lago, the investor Shervin Pishevar, has called for an agenda that pushes substantial privatization of American government functions, such as the Postal Service, NASA and the federal prison system, and the creation of an American sovereign wealth fund.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The cone’s core structure is thin and light with damping that pushes distortion levels lower than ever before.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Maggie pushes Alice into Nick's moving car, but even that doesn't do the trick of getting rid of her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
This pushes new programmers to develop skills beyond basic programming.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Lebron’s victory pushes him close to a title shot.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Unconventional and futuristic, Aquarius pushes us to break free from tradition, encouraging bold, rebellious choices in our wardrobe.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
There’s a little bit of a bounce to it that pushes against the TTC, a touch too cutie.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Ivey pushes the ball and kicks it to Cade Cunningham at the top of the key.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
One tech executive who has been seen at Mar-a-Lago, the investor Shervin Pishevar, has called for an agenda that pushes substantial privatization of American government functions, such as the Postal Service, NASA and the federal prison system, and the creation of an American sovereign wealth fund.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The cone’s core structure is thin and light with damping that pushes distortion levels lower than ever before.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushes
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According to research by Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, personalization is the key to successful marketing campaigns with the highest return on investment.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Companies are not legally allowed to donate to political campaigns whether through cash donations or other expenses.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Novartis is a prime example, fostering a culture of curiosity and empowerment that drives both engagement and innovation.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tripp Westbrook, the President and CCO of Firehouse, drives innovation against the norm.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Three days later, noticing the baby's movements had slowed, Marise went to Labor and Delivery, rushing past the ER, where she was laid onto a bed to be checked.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond Somalia, this recognition is a slippery slope entailing a domino effect of separatist movements across the region igniting conflicts in pursuit of independence, leading to unimaginable chaos.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s the baseline on the industry that propels [us].Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Embracing empathy not only challenges outdated perceptions of leadership weakness but also propels organizations toward a more dynamic and resilient future.Jason Richmond, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Pushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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