: one that pushes
especially
: one that pushes illegal drugs
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One of the most prominent pushers has been Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has endorsed former President Donald Trump and made an appearance at the former president’s Butler, Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.
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Jake Piazza, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
Above and below the crown were rocker-style pushers that allowed for quick adjustment of the day and date.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
Policymakers have made significant strides in protecting at-risk individuals from predatory debt pushers.
—Jarred Kessler, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Buttercream dresses, button-down shirts with oversized collars, peddle pushers, and whimsical hair accessories are just a few of the Danish trends that reigned supreme at Copenhagen Fashion Week this season.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
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Jake Piazza, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
Above and below the crown were rocker-style pushers that allowed for quick adjustment of the day and date.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
Policymakers have made significant strides in protecting at-risk individuals from predatory debt pushers.
—Jarred Kessler, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Buttercream dresses, button-down shirts with oversized collars, peddle pushers, and whimsical hair accessories are just a few of the Danish trends that reigned supreme at Copenhagen Fashion Week this season.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Pusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pusher. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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pusher
noun
push·er
ˈpu̇sh-ər 
1
: one that pushes
2
: a seller of illegal drugs
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