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as in running
to urge, push, or force onward
cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco
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as in pushing
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
drove the plunger into the opening
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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the corrupt governor was driven out of office
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as in activating
to cause to function
machinery driven by waterpower
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as in moving
to set or keep in motion
this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop
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Recent Examples of driving
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Other roads, however, like many of the passes in southern Colorado, require significantly more driving experience.
—Outside Online, 15 June 2020
Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
He was accused of driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Verb
This non-driving person is entirely befuddled by such matters.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022
Other roads, however, like many of the passes in southern Colorado, require significantly more driving experience.
—Outside Online, 15 June 2020
Adjective
Geopolitical shifts and consumer demand for local products are also driving this change.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
He was accused of driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driving
Verb
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Enlist the help of a running coach.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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The actual state of the team’s play is just riding shotgun in the conversation.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The existing podium of the nearby Palace of Youth has been extended to merge with the theater’s base, further enhancing connectivity and activating the area as a vibrant public space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in conversations about race requires activating System 2—the slower, more intentional way of thinking—to disrupt those patterns and build deeper awareness.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, the most dynamic companies today, such as Amazon, Notion, and Anthropic operate on different principles.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Around the world, a new breed of hospitality leaders is transforming lobbies, guest rooms, and even rooftops into dynamic platforms for contemporary art, democratizing access and forging unprecedented artist-community-corporate synergies.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
Alistair Smout,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.—
David Hodari,
NBC News,
29 Nov. 2024
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Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
16 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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