push around

verb

pushed around; pushing around; pushes around
Synonyms of push aroundnext

transitive verb

: to impose on contemptuously : bully

Examples of push around in a Sentence

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And they get pushed around by changes in surface tension. Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026 Just 31 seconds into the second period, Brady Tkachuk is getting pushed around to the ice again, this time by Slovakia's Martin Fehervary, in what has remained a chippy semifinal. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026 For those who don't know his story, Darnold has gone through so much during his last eight seasons, including being pushed around the league like a second-rate quarterback and being called a bust by many in the profession. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 Start with gentle circular pushes around the right, lower side of your belly, near your pelvis bone. Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for push around

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of push around was in 1923

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“Push around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20around. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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