as in to force
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of push around
Surprisingly, Georgia got pushed around by Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl loss.
—
Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
They’ve been pushed around, beaten up and worn down by opponents who have been far tougher in beating the Bruins (11-6 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) by an average of 13 points during their losing streak.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Attacking Head-On The IRS’ announcement of its audit campaign in 2018 meant the agency would stop pushing around the edges and unleash a frontal assault: Its audits would target not just the newer form of partnerships but also LPs.
—Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
At least a dozen storms since 1963 have made loops of various sizes as they were pushed around by larger weather systems.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for push around
Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
They’ve been pushed around, beaten up and worn down by opponents who have been far tougher in beating the Bruins (11-6 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) by an average of 13 points during their losing streak.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Attacking Head-On The IRS’ announcement of its audit campaign in 2018 meant the agency would stop pushing around the edges and unleash a frontal assault: Its audits would target not just the newer form of partnerships but also LPs.
—Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
At least a dozen storms since 1963 have made loops of various sizes as they were pushed around by larger weather systems.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for push around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for push around
Verb
-
At some point, builders will be forced to cut prices to liquidate inventories.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Policies proposed by the Trump administration like imposing tariffs on key trade partners and eliminating federal tax credits will only worsen this trend, harming some of America’s biggest companies while reducing consumer choice and forcing drivers to pay more.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
If the court finds that Musk is the child's father, St. Clair can then compel him to pay child support.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Mulligan invites Thompson — after her Misty used magic to compel the dragon to dance as a distraction — to roll for the dragon’s power to resist it.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Hochman also noted that the brothers gave a series of shifting stories about the murders, and also pressured their friends to help them by lying in court.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
-
The Court of Appeals has signaled that it will not be pressured or rushed into making a decision on a case that has huge implications for U.S. constitutional law.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
While in Washington, Yehuda tries to coerce senators and congresspeople into negotiating with Hamas for the handover of Liat and Aviv, although the latter’s whereabouts remain unknown.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
-
America's adversaries, such as Russia and Belarus, are becoming increasingly emboldened to detain U.S. civilians to coerce Washington into lopsided deals that serve their political and strategic interests, experts said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Contemporary moviemakers are constrained by similar market forces.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
-
Compounding the issue is the significant drop in international donor funding to host countries and refugee resettlement programs over the past five years, driven by donor fatigue and the post-COVID-19 global economic slowdown, which constrained global humanitarian aid budgets.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
That’s alarming consumer advocates and ethics experts, but is sure to delight the agency’s conservative opponents who view it as little more than an agency for harassing and micromanaging businesses.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Some Hamptons workers who are in the country legally have spent tens of thousands of dollars to file immigration paperwork but are afraid that they might be harassed or detained regardless of their status.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The investigation came after Johnson’s daughter found her mother bludgeoned to death inside her home on Feb. 1, 1991, police said at the time.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Read Next National Man arrested in death of ex-girlfriend found bludgeoned in shallow grave, NY cops say February 17, 2025 1:32 PM Read Next National Woman missing for 7 months is found dead in Ohio yard, officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
While attempting to oblige those chants, the front office was largely paralyzed this winter.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
-
Yet all federal employees, both appointees like me, as well as the career staff and the leadership, are obliged to follow the rule of law.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Push around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20around. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share