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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Recent Examples of pushy
As if your local Starbucks releasing pumpkin spice lattes in August wasn’t pushy enough, now nature is getting the early jump on fall.
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Sylvie’s pushy tactics leave Marcello questioning whether Emily came to Rome for him or as part of a work agenda.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
First off, your friends are being too pushy, which isn’t a great way to get people to want to invite you places.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
With pushy enthusiasm, Tony appoints himself Amin’s agent.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Sylvie’s pushy tactics leave Marcello questioning whether Emily came to Rome for him or as part of a work agenda.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
First off, your friends are being too pushy, which isn’t a great way to get people to want to invite you places.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
With pushy enthusiasm, Tony appoints himself Amin’s agent.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
Adjective
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The offensive line had five presnap penalties, and allowed four sacks and 11 tackles for loss to an aggressive Lobos defense.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Not only does the quarterback need to be accurate and aggressive, but the play caller needs to dial up ways to create advantageous one-on-one situations and the receivers have to win those chances.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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For less hustle and bustle, busiest avoid traveling Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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O'Connor does a great job of embodying the character of Mooney, who is not the ambitious criminal the film's title suggests.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the moment that summarizes one of Good News’ thematic throughlines, Nobody is speaking to Seo Go-myung (Weak Hero Class 1’s Hong Kyung), an ambitious Air Force lieutenant who is as close to an audience surrogate as Good News gets.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But those intrusive thoughts can wait for another day.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, the couple stepped back as senior royals, citing intrusive press coverage and a lack of support from the palace.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Glass water repellent acts as a protective barrier that causes rain droplets or water to roll away instead of drying and sticking to your glass (then causing those annoying spots).—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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They were not allowed to stay in private homes — annoying for sometime Paris resident Serena Williams — but could eat out at Paris restaurants.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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