Synonyms of elbow

elbow

verb

as in to push

to force one's way

the sort of greedy person who is always the first to elbow to the front of the buffet table at every party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• push
• squeeze
• shoulder
• muscle
• bull
• shove
• bore
• jam
• press
• crash
• thrust
• jostle
• bulldoze
• ram

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elbow

Montana props himself up on a utility stool for our interview, elbows on a wood table, while holding his phone in his hand. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026

On Monday’s episode of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, a grimacing Stewart was flabbergasted at why, exactly, the president elbowed his way into a spotlight clearly not intended for him. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Gray subsequently drew a foul on Clark, but elbowed her in the stomach in the process. — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The unit is also missing Carlos Rodón (elbow inflammation) and Max Fried (elbow bone bruise), so the depth-lacking Yankees can’t afford another rotation injury right now. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026

Phrases Containing elbow

• elbow grease
• elbow room