Synonyms of jostle

jostle

verb

ˈjä-səl 

as in to push

to force one's way

everyone glared at the man who jostled to the front of the line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• push
• squeeze
• shove
• bore
• elbow
• bull
• muscle
• press
• shoulder
• crash
• jam
• thrust
• bulldoze
• ram

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jostle

Teams jostled for position on the wide road as the kilometers slipped by, with UAE Emirates XRG, Visma-Lease a Bike, Lidl-Trek, Groupama-FDJ United and Netcompany Ineos all getting their leaders to the front for the grand finale to come. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

But King strained his hamstring on his game-winning touchdown run, and getting jostled by teammates in a celebratory mosh pit didn’t help it. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

There is not only jostling between films, but also between co-production countries and companies. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Steele’s competition for the two spots primarily is coming from senior Carson Rasmussen at left guard, with sophomore Stewart Taufa and senior Zander Esty also jostling at center. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026