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
Spain quickly set about flooding players forward, often dropping midfielder Rodri into defence to allow both full-backs to push on.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Even with the backlash, leadership pushed on.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
There’s no reason to push on before this has happened.
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Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
The push on the edge of Kfar Tebnit came a day after Pakistan’s prime minister said that the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators are working with both sides to finalize it.
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Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for push on
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Even with the backlash, leadership pushed on.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
There’s no reason to push on before this has happened.
—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
The push on the edge of Kfar Tebnit came a day after Pakistan’s prime minister said that the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators are working with both sides to finalize it.
—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Sprinting entails pushing off with your feet and abruptly activating your calf muscles.
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Nothing says summer quite like pushing off on an inner tube and floating down a refreshing, natural lazy river as gorgeous landscapes pass by.
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While Powell was outside the car making a drug sale, Shockley pulled out a gun and shot Walton, who was still sitting in the driver’s seat.
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The June 24 rally took the place of a concert series that was canceled after musicians began pulling out, with some citing concerns about politics.
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Lawyers for Julia Ormond are looking to have the court issue a bench warrant for the arrest of CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz for walking out of a deposition after being prodded about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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In photos shared by police, the bearded man can be seem walking out of a Best Buy store while wearing a bucket hat and Calvin Klein t-shirt.
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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