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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Recent Examples of pushy
Up until the European cancellations, Roan was an endearing story of overnight success, the quirky theater kid who’d made good while remaining honest and unfiltered, and most supporters agreed with her decision to draw a firm boundary against pushy fans.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Morse, medical director at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, conceded that relying on owners raises the risk cases will be missed, but that being too pushy could reignite a backlash against public health.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Attractive propositions entice investors, and banks become overly pushy.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Like the slime green made famous by Nickelodeon, Brat Green is pushy and straightforward.
—Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Morse, medical director at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, conceded that relying on owners raises the risk cases will be missed, but that being too pushy could reignite a backlash against public health.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Attractive propositions entice investors, and banks become overly pushy.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Like the slime green made famous by Nickelodeon, Brat Green is pushy and straightforward.
—Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
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The fire, first reported Wednesday morning, has quickly spread due to aggressive winds that have plagued firefighting efforts for weeks.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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An aggressive exterior, with more aero and venting, hints at the performance potential within.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: In December, Indianapolis International Airport announced that more than 10 million people traveled through the airport in 2024, a new record. More than 2.8 million people flew through the Indy airport in June, July and August, marking the busiest summer in the airport's history.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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And the 2025 awards ceremony could turn out to be a pretty busy night for him: Noah is also serving as a producer for the show, and could potentially need to get up and give an acceptance speech as one of this year’s nominees.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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More ambitious scenarios, like the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, envision cutting oil, coal, and gas use by at least 80% in just 25 years—an unprecedented feat.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Magaro plays the young, ambitious TV producer Geoffrey Mason, eager to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Sarsgaard).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Lowering the boom on a local school board for failing to adhere to intrusive progressive mandates that are contrary to the best interest of its students would not be a good look for someone wishing to be president.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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That puts a heavy burden on sound designers P.K. Hooker and Will Files, whose intrusive mix of creepy noises is often indistinguishable from Benjamin Wallfisch’s discordant score.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
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This is a book that is charming, intelligent and occasionally annoying.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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This change is particularly annoying since the multiplayer structure hasn't been notably improved since payment was required.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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