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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 travelling
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
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Other roads, however, like many of the passes in southern Colorado, require significantly more driving experience.
—Outside Online, 15 June 2020
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This non-driving person is entirely befuddled by such matters.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Other roads, however, like many of the passes in southern Colorado, require significantly more driving experience.
—Outside Online, 15 June 2020
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Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driving
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The Impact of Sibling Dynamics Having a child that is more difficult than your other children impacts the dynamic with other siblings in all kinds of ways.Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Smart controls can enforce security standards automatically, turning static compliance into dynamic protection.Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Army led the nation in rushing averaging 309 yards per game with a hybrid triple-option attack running the ball 55 times per game.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler may not be riding off into the sunset just yet.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Emergency Lawyers said at least 20 people had been killed, including at least 14 who were riding on a bus that was hit.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, experimentation is not just about pushing features faster.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Find your own method to refresh your perspective and continue pushing forward.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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No Chubb activation The Dolphins, on Saturday, passed on activating three players who had their practice windows toward return opened this week, outside linebackers Bradley Chubb and Cameron Goode and long snapper Blake Ferguson.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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In Romania, on NATO's eastern flank member where Russian drones regularly fall, Moscow is accused of propelling far-right contender Calin Georgescu in the first round of an election whose results were annulled by the country's constitutional court.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Effective leaders care about propelling projects and their employees, not necessarily themselves, to success, Grant said.Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, the American justice system is blind to emotional blackmail and ideologically motivated reasoning.The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
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Empowered teams are more motivated, innovative, and resilient in the face of challenges.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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