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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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
Of course, the space could also be used for a shoulder-season multi-sport excursion, carrying skis or snowboards to complement the bikes for an all-out mountain-to-valley adrenaline push.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In addition, if the artifacts were deliberately created by humans, the find would push back the timeline for human ivory processing by thousands of years.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
He’s been part of a program-wide push this offseason to bring more money into Boise State’s Horseshoe Collective through individual donations and local partnerships.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
Of course, the space could also be used for a shoulder-season multi-sport excursion, carrying skis or snowboards to complement the bikes for an all-out mountain-to-valley adrenaline push.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
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Cody then admitted to shoving his son and that a fight ensued between all parties.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2025
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When his son stepped in between Balmer and his wife, Balmer allegedly shoved his son out of the way and then punched his wife with a closed fist.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For years, researchers have been experimenting with quantization techniques that squeeze their neural network weights into smaller memory envelopes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Financial turmoil has both Trump and Powell under duress Trump’s tariff campaign, announced earlier this month, continues to rattle global financial markets.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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So, what are the chances that anyone will be investigated for Hope Florida’s potentially criminal use of public money to fund a political campaign to defeat an amendment to the constitution of the state of Florida?—
Letters to the editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Ontario Home Builders’ Association warned last month that tariffs and counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products would likely drive up the costs of construction materials, making building and buying new homes more expensive, worsening the housing affordability issue.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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The study found a 6% annual decline, driven by poaching, habitat loss and weak law enforcement.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Despite pressing needs at wide receiver, running back and defensive tackle, the Cowboys will head into day three without any of those positions addressed.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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Costs for the possible parking programs are particularly pressing given California's budget crisis that has caused CSU to lose $375 million annually in state funding, according to the California Globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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For instance, people often mistake a dog’s wagging tail as a sign of happiness, but the American Kennel Club suggests that the wagging movement only indicates that the dog is emotionally aroused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Comment In the semi-twilight of tech rehearsal at the cavernous Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, Tina Landau is scrutinizing the movement of lanterns.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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But after one particularly long period in the 13th century with no pope, the church imposed new rules that thrust the election — literally — behind closed doors.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, a little more offence would have helped the Leafs’ cause.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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