as in to move
to leave a place often for another
the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on
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Recent Examples of push on
The Cavs led by as many as 19 in the first half, but were done in by the relentless tempo the Pacers pushed on offense and defense, and worn down over the game’s final 24 minutes.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
This crisis creates ideal robotics adoption conditions—companies actively seek automation rather than having technology pushed on them.
—Aditya Ranjan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Another TikTok user took to the app to discourage others from purchasing viral items pushed on TikTok Shop.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
The New York Times reported Tuesday that Trump views control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia as important to eventually expand Ukraine’s critical mineral extraction industry, part of an economic deal the U.S. is pushing on Kyiv.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
This crisis creates ideal robotics adoption conditions—companies actively seek automation rather than having technology pushed on them.
—Aditya Ranjan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Another TikTok user took to the app to discourage others from purchasing viral items pushed on TikTok Shop.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
The New York Times reported Tuesday that Trump views control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia as important to eventually expand Ukraine’s critical mineral extraction industry, part of an economic deal the U.S. is pushing on Kyiv.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
Verb
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Last month, the department moved ahead with negotiated rulemaking, a lengthy process that would result in changes to federal regulations.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The couple had been planning to move back to Montreal before the October 2024 incident.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The topic of Ventura surfaced in those discussions, during which Clark disclosed her earlier comments urging Ventura to exit the relationship.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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Fischer explained that she's heard a narrative that the show declined in quality about halfway through its run, which lasted from 2005 until 2013, and that the sitcom struggled once series lead Steve Carell exited during season 7.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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Looking back, how the 31-year-old forward even played that game against Portland and eventually helped the San Antonio Spurs win their first National Basketball Association title may go down as a much more remarkable feat.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Some comforters can go right into the wash with no problem, while others need some extra or different care.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Verb
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And they didn’t get scolded or pushed off or told to get off.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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What are the different ways bullying can show up? Violence There's no real graphic violence in the movie, but here are some examples of aggressiveness and physicality that show up: A girl is pushed off a stage during a performance.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The unidentified suspect and bus driver immediately got into an argument, during which the suspect pulled out a wrench and struck the MTA employee on the forehead.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Her goal sparked a big comeback as Providence erased a 1-0 halftime deficit and pulled out a 3-1 victory over St. Laurence in the Class 2A Kankakee Sectional championship game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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As the state on Thursday summed up the brutal details that made up the prosecution’s case, a relative walked out of the courtroom with a loud scream, causing Petrone to tell the jury to ignore the outburst.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Morale still remains high for the Panthers, as fans walking out to the parking lot discussed coming back to the arena watch party for Game 2.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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