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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

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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

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push

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noun

as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures

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Recent Examples of push
Verb
The track marks a stylistic shift, showcasing Jaydon’s ability to push the tempo without losing his soulful edge. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 20 June 2025 On the banks of the Patuxent River in rural Maryland, a former summer haven for Black residents is pushing to preserve its history and revitalize the town. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Noun
The movie, which kicks of their DC Universe, opens July 11 in North America, timed to its release around the world, meaning DC and Warners have three weeks to make their final marketing push. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025 Gloria maintained the cityhood push is not so much about San Diego’s real or perceived shortcomings, but part of a recent trend rather than the forward-looking view the association has. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for push
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Verb
  • Sun guard Marina Mabrey then shoved Clark to the ground in what was a chippy affair.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
  • Mabrey again shoved Clark away from Sheldon and knocked her to the floor, and after a lengthy review, technical fouls were given to Charles, Mabrey and Clark.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The Patriots junior, who was instrumental in the school winning the 4A state football championship in the fall, closed out his junior campaign with three more state championship medals in track.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
  • These hold-down test-firings are typically one of the final milestones in a Starship launch campaign before SpaceX moves the rocket to the launch pad.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • One lectured me once, another taught me how to drive, another changed my tire, and so on.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • Blood drives at credit union The San Diego County Credit Union and the San Diego Blood Bank will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 30 at four locations in the county.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Against that backdrop, Tlaib pressed Powell to explain the Fed’s rationale for monetary policy that keeps interest rates high.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • If your chops have a fat cap, use tongs to stand them up, pressing the fat cap into the skillet to render and sear until crisp, about 1 minute.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Her off-ball movement, pace and clinical finishing are sure to strike fear into any and all opponents.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • The movie presents the years of Agnes’s life out of order, a choice that invites us into her experience of surreal circling rather than forward movement.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • The characters in Eurydice do this dance between living and dying, between feeling and forgetting, throughout the play, and are thrust again and again into heartache as a result.
    Pamela Newton June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
  • After an accident forces him to flee, he is thrust into a globe-spanning adventure that challenges and reshapes his understanding of family, freedom and love.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Officials have not yet released the cause of death.
    Chris Anderson, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • Still, the lack of a clear succession plan is a cause of great anxiety in a country where the monarch has long served as a bastion of stability.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025

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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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