PUSH AROUND Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

push around

verb

Definition of push around

as in to force

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Recent Examples of push around And the hope is that Robinson turns the corner because that gives Miami’s defense a fighting chance to produce a respectable defense, one that won’t be pushed around any longer. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 The Paparazzo sits in Gucci’s current push around familiar house codes, with the GG canvas, Horsebit and Web all visible from the court. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Marchenko seems like a 30-goal lock, but he got pushed around when games intensified. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 May 2026 Trump, who appointed three of the court’s six conservative justices, complained that the justices appointed by Republican presidents are letting themselves be pushed around by Democrats. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for push around

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Without Carmella there as a potential wild card, the ladies arrive in Tokyo and are forced to retreat to their familiar shticks.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Jones forced his religious and political views onto Levy throughout their relationship, according to prosecutors.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of force

Verb

When the drummer was compelled the leave the stage Thursday in Tulsa, there was some confusion during an approximate 25-minute break before the music resumed with Journey’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, taking over.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The Fifth Amendment generally protects government employees from having statements that are compelled under threat of losing their jobs used against them in a criminal prosecution.

— Matt Peterson,Luke Fountain, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of compel

Verb

When Andrew Dismukes’ character repeatedly pressures his dad to try the titular dish, Gillis steps in to put an end to the interrogation.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
In one instance, McGregor pressured the City Council into revoking support for the controversial Interstate 77 South toll lanes project at the threat of losing the caucus’ endorsement, according to multiple council members.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of pressure

Verb

On July 23, 1973, tragedy rippled through the Mexican American community when 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez was shot and killed by a Dallas police officer who tried to coerce him into confessing to a burglary by playing Russian roulette.

— Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Doe alleges in her lawsuit that she was coerced into using drugs before the assault.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of coerce

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While the resulting hydrogen can help decarbonize industries that are difficult to electrify directly, its wider adoption has been constrained by its cost compared with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Today, Pleasants said her research, which has now expanded to include contraception and misinformation online, has taken on greater urgency as shifting policies increasingly constrain access to reproductive health care.

— Justin Chen, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of constrain

Verb

In an interview with Inside Edition on Tuesday, store owner Adam Rubin said that his store has been review-bombed since Clarkson took to social media and named the store, and employees and surrounding businesses have been harassed.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Kirschner said that his staff has been overwhelmed with homeless individuals causing property damage and harassing customers.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of harass

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In Northwestern’s first game at Ryan Field, Chip Kelly’s offense bludgeoned Matt Campbell’s 3-2 Penn State with 413 rushing yards, part of a 34-13 show by the 3-1 Wildcats.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The crime shocked the community for its brutality, as both Andrew and Abby were bludgeoned to death, and its boldness, occurring in the middle of the day on a busy street.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

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