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

That is especially true in California where lawmakers in recent years have pushed through ambitious regulations in the face of strong opposition and lawsuit threats from companies. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

When glossy, spoon mixture into a sandwich bag, pushing the mixture to the corner of the bag and twisting the top of the bag to remove any excess air. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Noun

The push is attempting to cut down on wait times for crime victims accessing services and take inventory of the state’s violence prevention efforts under his tenure, according to an executive order obtained by The Sacramento Bee. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

As lawmakers chipped away at the ACA, the political push to find new ways to spend health care dollars more wisely seemingly began to flag. — Dana P. Goldman, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing push

• push off
• push on