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Recent Examples of jostling
Swalwell, a Democrat, is among a crowded field of candidates jostling for advantage in a race in which a small margin could decide who advances to the November general election.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
So, how to make the most of a visit without getting bogged down in mobs of tour groups and Instagrammers jostling for the iconic shot?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The very presence of those foods and liquids jostling around can irritate your abdominal lining enough to bring on a side stitch, Carter explains.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
A lot of personalities and opinions could all be jostling to be heard now, work with those that invite cooperation.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
More cheering, back-slapping, and jostling.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Cherry blossom season doesn’t have to mean jostling through an urban crowd with a selfie stick.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Both teams aren’t just jostling for position in the 9-10 spots.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Additional Tips to Keep a Fridge Clean Longer Create an organization strategy that will minimize jostling when searching for an item.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
So, how to make the most of a visit without getting bogged down in mobs of tour groups and Instagrammers jostling for the iconic shot?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The very presence of those foods and liquids jostling around can irritate your abdominal lining enough to bring on a side stitch, Carter explains.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
A lot of personalities and opinions could all be jostling to be heard now, work with those that invite cooperation.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
More cheering, back-slapping, and jostling.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Cherry blossom season doesn’t have to mean jostling through an urban crowd with a selfie stick.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Both teams aren’t just jostling for position in the 9-10 spots.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Additional Tips to Keep a Fridge Clean Longer Create an organization strategy that will minimize jostling when searching for an item.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jostling
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Iran’s effective closure of the strait, through which a fifth of global oil transits in peacetime, has sent oil prices skyrocketing, pushing up the cost of gasoline, food and other basic goods far beyond the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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All those metrics are quickly met in the Ultra Fit class, but vigorous activity comes in many forms, each pushing the body to its limit in a short span of time.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.—
Lee Ying Shan,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, China has rapidly expanded capacity in its drive to become more self-sufficient, contributing to a global glut of product and squeezing European companies.—
Marilen Martin,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Jostling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jostling. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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