DROVE Synonyms: 305 Similar and Opposite Words

drove 1 of 2

noun

ˈdrōv

Definition of drove

as in flock

a great number of persons or creatures massed together people flocked to the annual festival in droves

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as in swarm

a group of domestic animals assembled or herded together a drove of cattle

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drove

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verb

past tense of drive

as in ran

to urge, push, or force onward cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco

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as in rode

to travel by a motorized vehicle I'm going to drive across the country—want to come?

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as in pushed

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 forced

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure the corrupt governor was driven out of office

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as in triggered

to cause to function machinery driven by waterpower

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as in moved

to set or keep in motion this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft

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as in sped

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 drove

Noun

These major metropolitan areas have strong housing markets, with droves of wealthier buyers keeping housing supplies in those areas low. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 Martínez’s double drove in two runs for a 12-7 lead, and Halpin was thrown out at the plate. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Fears drove inside to set up Ethan Taylor’s three-point play late in the first half, lifting Michigan State to a 34-25 lead at the break. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 The new simulation, called Lumina, re-creates how the first stars and black holes drove reionization, a pivotal but enigmatic phase that transformed the universe. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drove

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drove

Noun

Along with the sandwich shop, the Donners have a flock of chickens and 3 acres for growing fresh produce at home, leaving spare time in short supply.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
In that case, investigators determined the aircraft hit a flock of birds.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of flock

Verb

Her decision to not run for reelection comes amid a challenging moment for Republicans in California and nationwide with many questioning the party’s direction in the wake of election losses this month.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Insider tip Just as worthwhile as choosing the right room is getting to know the people running the show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of ran

Verb

Kojin rode across the Americas in the 1980s, when several countries were experiencing political turmoil, placing the story against the political backdrop of the time.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
Lincoln-Way West has rode its defense and running game to three playoff wins, allowing 14 points or less in each of them.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of rode

Verb

Milwaukee pulled to 85-72 after three quarters and got the first basket of the fourth, but Towns led the way as New York quickly pushed the lead beyond 20, with consecutive 3-pointers by Anunoby making it 106-78.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The Suns had a 17-point halftime lead and pushed the advantage to 91-59 with four minutes left in the third quarter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pushed

Verb

The kitchen fire triggered water damage from the restaurant’s sprinkler system that left the place in need of top-to-bottom renovations that went on much longer than expected.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
However, surging profits have not triggered a wave of new refinery construction.

— , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of triggered

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This year, the Bureau moved approximately 1,500 positions from headquarters and other administrative functions into field operations across the country.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Schaefer moved up to fourth in career points by a teenage defenseman, behind Hall of Famers Phil Housley (132) and Ray Bourque (79) and Buffalo Sabres star Rasmus Dahlin (84).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of moved

Verb

The grooms did a grand sparkler exit and sped off on Nolan’s 1973 BMW R75/5 with cans tied to the back.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
The shadows of derelict city vehicles flickered against the distant back wall as the light operator sped up, frantically searching for partying concertgoers.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026