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Recent Examples of jostling
More cheering, back-slapping, and jostling.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The number of mushers jostling to be the first to Nome has varied over the years, but the retirements of many longtime mushers and the high cost of supplies, such as dog food, have kept the fields small this decade.
—ABC News, 7 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
Early morning means fewer people jostling for space and better chances to take in the massive digital billboards and bustling streetscape without feeling rushed.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The breadline had grown longer, and young men were jostling to secure a place.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Alliances feel shakier, trade is fragmenting, and great powers are jostling more openly.
—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The number of mushers jostling to be the first to Nome has varied over the years, but the retirements of many longtime mushers and the high cost of supplies, such as dog food, have kept the fields small this decade.
—ABC News, 7 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
Early morning means fewer people jostling for space and better chances to take in the massive digital billboards and bustling streetscape without feeling rushed.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The breadline had grown longer, and young men were jostling to secure a place.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Alliances feel shakier, trade is fragmenting, and great powers are jostling more openly.
—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jostling
Verb
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Is there a path for states to keep pushing for a Live Nation breakup?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some lawmakers are pushing back.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Equipped with a deep high-rise waistband featuring internal power mesh, Icebreaker has engineered these leggings to provide a bit of extra compression without over-squeezing.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jostling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jostling. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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