BULLDOZING Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present participle of bulldoze

as in pushing

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

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as in intimidating

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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Noun

The demands to stop the bulldozing and construction of areas in the Big Bend region of Texas are continuing, despite a pause in the work. — Ken Molestina, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Outside, the ceaseless roar of jackhammering and bulldozing went on as the ballroom, challenged by lawsuits and protected by that titanium fencing, took shape. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 After Douglas, Miami picked up a 6-5 1/2, 261-pound bulldozing blocking tight end in Kacmarek, who can be an asset in paving holes in the run game. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 Their bulldozing run up through non-League and the EFL deserves respect, but they’re not held together by a rubber band. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Verb

Surrounding Ain Ebel are the ruins of towns and villages hit by relentless Israeli bombardment, bulldozing and controlled demolitions. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 While federal officials did not plan to build a wall through the park, public lands advocates were outraged when contractors began bulldozing access roads through the area in early to mid-August. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Forest Service officials, their patience having long evaporated, arrived in force, handcuffing and hauling the occupiers out by the yokes of their flannels, then bulldozing the camp. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 His bulldozing run and dangerous service forced Australia into a tone-setting own goal in the Americans’ 2-0 victory. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 6 July 2026 The first season of the show takes its time in setting the stakes, building worlds, and establishing the key players rather than bulldozing straight into intergalactic warfare. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026 The looming Mercury-Saturn square encourages you to take a step back and reflect before bulldozing into a situation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 The Atlanta Housing Authority began bulldozing the housing project Wednesday. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 June 2026 Paging Julius Randle Randle was at his bully ball best in Game 1, bulldozing his way to 21 points and 10 rebounds to help Minnesota power through to a victory. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026

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Noun

In a statement on its Facebook page, Wright State University did not directly address the bullying allegations, but said counseling and support services had been made available to students, faculty and staff.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Many are worried that social media continues to increase the risks of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bullying and other harms.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bullying

Verb

By contrast, Fulham are pushing both full-backs on, while only the deepest midfielder (and occasionally Alex Iwobi on the left) are nearby to protect the centre-backs if the ball is lost.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Over the years, oil chemistries have gotten more sophisticated to cope with the stresses of tinier engines pushing bigger boost while also mitigating their environmental impact.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushing

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Opponents have branded the bill unsafe and unworkable, citing concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Lawmakers, medical colleges and religious leaders raised concerns over coercion, disability rights and uncertain prognoses, while supporters warned the defeat leaves dying patients traveling abroad for assistance under the current law.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of coercion

Noun

But Rybakina showed no intimidation, quickly coming through with a decisive break to clinch the victory after Gauff sent her overhead shot out of bounds, much to the shock of those there to root on the American.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Maryland leaders must make clear that brutality and lawless intimidation will not be tolerated.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of intimidation

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