1
as in to push
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
I had to keep shoving my heavy suitcase as I slowly made my way to the head of the line
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2
as in to press
to push steadily against with some force
quit shoving your hand in my face
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Recent Examples of shove
Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Referee Jersey Joe Walcott tried to shove Ali to a corner to begin a 10-second count on Liston.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The devastating tsunami that struck the country on March 11, 2011, killed more than 15,000 people and was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that gave the sea floor a massive shove toward Honshu, Japan’s largest island.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Verb
And then every once in a while, a Pat Conacher would come along and McVie would help shove him back to the NHL.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Referee Jersey Joe Walcott tried to shove Ali to a corner to begin a 10-second count on Liston.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Tiger Woods gave his son bear hug and a playful shove as the PNC Championship’s showcase pairing briefly surged into the lead.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The devastating tsunami that struck the country on March 11, 2011, killed more than 15,000 people and was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that gave the sea floor a massive shove toward Honshu, Japan’s largest island.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
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But does Cecil push too hard and will a breakup ensue?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still another worry: A recent rise in long-term interest rates – partly due to inflation fears - that have pushed up consumer and business borrowing costs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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The joy was overshadowed by pressing concerns over the fate of nearly 100 other individuals who were abducted during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack and remain in captivity in Gaza.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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These speakers shared their vision of a more diverse future and presented strategies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, such as leadership, technology, and the evolution of equity and belonging.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Their home is on the 56,000 acres Qualla Boundary, about a 45-minutes plus drive west of Asheville.—
Alan Wooten | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s greatest strength lies in its people — grassroots organizations, health care providers and community leaders tirelessly working to save lives and drive change.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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To get a return less than that projected by the above formula, either the company has to underperform the consensus growth estimates or the stock's valuation would need to compress.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thirty years of change is being compressed into three years!—
Samuel Axon,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
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The House has been thrust into a political quarrel after voters elected 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans in November.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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The raging wildfires in L.A. County have thrust California's insurance industry back into the spotlight.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Shove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shove. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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