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Noun (1)
exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which technically means players behind the quarterback can’t push him toward the line of scrimmage right after the snap.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Popularized and virtually perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles, the tush push is a short-yardage play in which two offensive players line up behind the quarterback and push him forward once the ball is snapped.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Patriots used defensive tackles Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga on offense for a tush push on fourth-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
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The tush push play popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL is no longer allowed.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which technically means players behind the quarterback can’t push him toward the line of scrimmage right after the snap.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Popularized and virtually perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles, the tush push is a short-yardage play in which two offensive players line up behind the quarterback and push him forward once the ball is snapped.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Patriots used defensive tackles Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga on offense for a tush push on fourth-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Tush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tush. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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