as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush
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Recent Examples of tush
Ironically, the tush push attempt in today’s Vikings-Eagles game was voided due to a false start, although that was from Brown in the backfield.
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
On the next play, Drake Lindsey scored on a tush-push to take a 7-3 lead.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Also, on the final tush push later in the fourth quarter, the ball ended up in the grasp of Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, but it wasn’t ruled a fumble.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Final notes: nice touch on the tush push formation that set up a surprise pitch left to Henderson for 14 yards on third-and-1.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
On the next play, Drake Lindsey scored on a tush-push to take a 7-3 lead.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Also, on the final tush push later in the fourth quarter, the ball ended up in the grasp of Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, but it wasn’t ruled a fumble.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Final notes: nice touch on the tush push formation that set up a surprise pitch left to Henderson for 14 yards on third-and-1.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tush
Noun
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The boy was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his eye, ears and cheeks, police said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just cut off the cheeks and scoop out the flesh with a spoon right into the blender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The koala was entirely gray with a slightly lighter back end and some nearly white spots on its rump, the video showed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The second was hit at 338 paces in the rump.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Tush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tush. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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