BULLDOZES Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

bulldozes

verb

present tense third-person singular of bulldoze

as in pushes

to force one's way bulldozed through the crowd at the arena, urgently trying to find the bathroom

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as in intimidates

to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares

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Recent Examples of bulldozes But Bogan told the outlet those assurances fall short if construction bulldozes the critical turtle habitat, compromises the manmade earthen dam that holds the springs' pond, or destroys the mesquite thicket downstream where turtles shelter in winter. —

Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The rest of the episode (once again directed by Lorene Scafaria) unfolds at a frantic clip, especially as Maia bulldozes her way through an overcrowded hospital. —

Caroline Framke, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025 Running back Bill Davis takes the rock for seven yards, then bulldozes through the line again for 15 yards. —

Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025

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The Aries Moon pushes your mind toward bigger plans, but your best move may be stepping away long enough to feel what is true.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Even if a possible outbreak pushes up prices, the changes would be incremental rather than a sudden jump like the price of eggs during the bird flu outbreak.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 June 2026