elbow

verb

Definition of elbownext
as in to push
to force one's way the sort of greedy person who is always the first to elbow to the front of the buffet table at every party

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Recent Examples of elbow Meister also performed Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele’s elbow surgery in April 2025. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Will Robinson allegedly suffered a thumb fracture and elbow and back injuries. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 But the Heat landing Giannis elbows its way to the top of our sports marquee. — Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Allister elbowing Ibrahim Maza in the face in the 74th minute. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for elbow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow
  1. push
  2. squeeze
  3. shoulder
Verb
  • The research firm added that while CXMT's technology still lags global memory leaders, domestic internet giants spearheading AI development will likely drive robust adoption of its chips as Beijing pushes for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • And this episode feels like the power dynamics are really pushing and grating against each other within Ormund and Daeron’s relationship.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • As a result, in 2015-16, regulators delayed the crab season for months, ultimately squeezing the typical seven months down to roughly two.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • Now that Klarna's involved, however, Apple is happy to launch a payment program without having to shoulder any financial responsibility.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Her unvarnished, heartsore turn as a woman unprepared to be the face of a movement, but shouldering that responsibility anyway, gives this otherwise stoic affair a nervy, sensitive spine.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of shoulder

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“Elbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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