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as in to shove
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 campaign
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 push
Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
One night prior, a Tulane team that beat Duke earlier this year battled it out with an East Carolina team that pushed NC State to the limit in Week 1 and beat the Wolfpack in last year’s Military Bowl.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
And this global push has had local ramifications.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Either way, Baker Mayfield is playing, and there is the potential that Jones and a depleted 49ers’ offense can push the Buccaneers (see the Thursday night game two weeks ago).
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
One night prior, a Tulane team that beat Duke earlier this year battled it out with an East Carolina team that pushed NC State to the limit in Week 1 and beat the Wolfpack in last year’s Military Bowl.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Advertisement The push has been in the making for years.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
And this global push has had local ramifications.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
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Tole’s lawsuit said Sanchez entered Tole’s truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Freeman took rookie Chad Patrick deep for the first Dodgers run, and his teammates squeezed a second run out of Brewers closer Abner Uribe in the ninth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Aghion helped shape French President Emmanuel Macron’s economic program during his 2017 election campaign.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After years of violence, corruption and poverty, governments are increasingly using authoritarian tactics, and the defense of democracy has taken a backseat to pressing domestic issues and economic agendas.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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But Altieri was looking through him, down at the ground, where Maricarmen was pressing her hand to the side of Rey’s bleeding face, and Carmelo was pulling off his T-shirt, handing it over to her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The group published their ideas, known early on as neoplasticism (Nieuwe Beelding), through the magazine De Stijl, whose title eventually became the popular name of their movement.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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This movement helps address tightness in the upper back.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Due to injuries, Gophers nickel back Jai’Onte’ McMillan was thrust into a bigger cornerback role for the 27-20 win over Purdue on Saturday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Scott’s death thrust Steve and Noone into sudden, uncomfortable proximity.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The identities of the two boys and their cause of death were not immediately released, but foul play is not suspected, according to WFAA.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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