shoving

verb

Definition of shovingnext
present participle of shove
1
as in pushing
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 pressing
to push steadily against with some force quit shoving your hand in my face

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoving
  1. pushing
  2. pressing
  3. driving
Verb
  • Find your own method to refresh your perspective and continue pushing forward.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • BlackRock has also been steadily pushing into the private markets this year.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushing
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  • The show initially ran as a segment from 2011 to 2016, where the pair hilariously answered some of their fans' strange but pressing questions with help from experts.
    Theara Coleman, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Top with sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pressing
Verb
  • See our analysis of BlackRock’s valuation for a closer look at what’s driving the stock.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These factors are well-known in mammals for driving pluripotency, the ability of stem cells to transform into any cell type.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
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