Synonyms of push

push 1 of 2

verb

ˈpu̇sh 

1

as in to shove

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one

I had to push my damaged bike all the way home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shove
• drive
• thrust
• propel
• move
• squeeze
• force
• jam
• bear (down)
• pressure
• impel
• compel
• compress
• weigh (upon)
• depress
• muscle
• lean (on or against)
• squash
• bulldoze
• ram

2

as in to squeeze

to force one's way

we had to push our way through a crowd that was mostly headed in the opposite direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

push

2 of 2

noun

as in campaign

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal

an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• campaign
• movement
• cause
• crusade
• drive
• blitz
• initiative
• march
• project
• juggernaut
• maneuver
• bid
• bandwagon
• attack
• assault
• mission
• offensive
• action
• enterprise
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of push

Verb

Expect another sunny day in Austin on Friday, with balmy south-southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph helping push afternoon temperatures into the lower 90s. —Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026

Now, with the help of the multi-instrumentalist Jamire Williams, they may be pushed even further. —Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

Noun

The lineup reflects a deliberate push to diversify beyond conventional genre fare, with the company positioning Philippine titles as distinctive offerings for both domestic and global buyers. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

The brand’s global launch is paired with a recent push into cross-border e-commerce. —Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing push

• push off
• push on