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as in pushing
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
drove the plunger into the opening
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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the corrupt governor was driven out of office
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as in activating
to cause to function
machinery driven by waterpower
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as in moving
to set or keep in motion
this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop
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Recent Examples of driving
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
As a result, the rear-wheel A-Spec model gets slightly more driving range than the front-wheel drive (FWD) EX and Touring Prologue trims (296 miles of range, a combined MPGe rating of 99).
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Letting a car warm up for long periods is also unnecessary, as most vehicles need only about 30 seconds before driving.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Keep going For the rest of the time, the 911 GTS evoked far more driving pleasure.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
As a result, the rear-wheel A-Spec model gets slightly more driving range than the front-wheel drive (FWD) EX and Touring Prologue trims (296 miles of range, a combined MPGe rating of 99).
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
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Foothill’s Presley Gaborno had a pair of two-out hits, driving in all three of the runs for the Knights.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Letting a car warm up for long periods is also unnecessary, as most vehicles need only about 30 seconds before driving.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Together, the observations present Saturn as a layered and dynamic world.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brooks Ghost 17 A blend of soft and dynamic cushioning in the midsole, plus forefoot flex grooves, help the Ghost 17 roll smoothly and comfortably for miles.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Current board members Kay Coen and Jeff Siems, who is also the school board vice president, are not running for re-election.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ultra Music Festival returned to Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for its second day Saturday, with music running from noon to midnight across seven stages.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Planes don’t crash during turbulence because their wings continuously generate lift and the surrounding air remains intact, similarly to a boat riding waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just down the road, Palomar College’s baseball team is seventh in the California Community College Athletic Association rankings, riding a 14-game winning streak to a 24-3 overall record and a 13-0 start in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In past years, pushing issues to the next meeting had been a tool the NFL used to win the day because the May meeting allowed league personnel to lobby owners in favor of their measures, knowing coaches and general managers would not attend that next meeting.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Heat did it by sitting in its zone defense for most of the night, slowing the 76ers and forcing them into 17 non-paint two-point shots.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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After activating his emergency lights and leaving his vehicle to assist the disabled car, officials say a passing vehicle caused another car to swerve onto the shoulder, fatally striking the man.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Starlink constellation has expanded dramatically in recent years, activating a milestone 10,000th satellite last week.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Number 17 in the current THSB Private Large Schools rankings, Grace Prep could be moving up in that poll next week after a 4-3 victory over No 4 Fort Worth Christian earlier this week.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond fuel concerns, speeding also is a safety risk.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Price was speeding south on Edgerton and slammed into the Corolla, a collision that pushed the sedan across the road and into the fence of Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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