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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 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
Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
One night prior, a Tulane team that beat Duke earlier this year battled it out with an East Carolina team that pushed NC State to the limit in Week 1 and beat the Wolfpack in last year’s Military Bowl.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
And this global push has had local ramifications.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Either way, Baker Mayfield is playing, and there is the potential that Jones and a depleted 49ers’ offense can push the Buccaneers (see the Thursday night game two weeks ago).
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
One night prior, a Tulane team that beat Duke earlier this year battled it out with an East Carolina team that pushed NC State to the limit in Week 1 and beat the Wolfpack in last year’s Military Bowl.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Advertisement The push has been in the making for years.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
And this global push has had local ramifications.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
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Tole’s lawsuit said Sanchez entered Tole’s truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These 515 V3s, along with other New Balance sneakers, offer a wide, roomy toe box, ensuring that my toes aren’t squeezed together and out of alignment.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The shoes fold in half, becoming compact enough to fit in your personal item or squeeze into a corner of your carry-on.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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United have a relatively kind baptism to their European campaign on Wednesday, with a home match against Norwegian side Valerenga, who have only been in the competition once before and finished bottom of their group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sylvia said fire crews had to access the scene by driving in the wrong direction from 59th Street.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bouchard is one of the NHL’s most polarizing defensemen, but there’s no denying his elite play-driving numbers on the top pair — even in non-Connor McDavid and non-Leon Draisaitl minutes.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After years of violence, corruption and poverty, governments are increasingly using authoritarian tactics, and the defense of democracy has taken a backseat to pressing domestic issues and economic agendas.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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But Altieri was looking through him, down at the ground, where Maricarmen was pressing her hand to the side of Rey’s bleeding face, and Carmelo was pulling off his T-shirt, handing it over to her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This cute crawling crab toy is 44% off and is the perfect toy for encouraging movement and exploration.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the final movements, Breaking Dawn — Part 2 does walk back its wilder elements, but retains much credit for consistently delivering jaw-dropping moments of shocking violence as well as comedy.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a young woman is brutally murdered in a remote town, a determined female detective is thrust into the case.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Engine thrust in the baseline design is projected at 370 kilonewtons.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The identities of the two boys and their cause of death were not immediately released, but foul play is not suspected, according to WFAA.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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