Synonyms of elbow

elbow

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• push
• squeeze
• shoulder
• muscle
• bull
• shove
• bore
• jam
• press
• crash
• thrust
• jostle
• bulldoze
• ram

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elbow

Cavatappi’s corkscrew shape catches every bite of the creamy sauce, but elbow macaroni or small shells work just as well. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Shoulder and elbow damage is especially common in older players. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Officials reviewed the Cunningham play and still left the foul on the player who got elbowed. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

An All-Star with the Kansas City Royals in 2025, the 28-year-old Bubic has not pitched since mid-May – not unlike Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow – with both elbow and shoulder issues. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing elbow

• elbow grease
• elbow room