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
Physics students know that can’t be the case – once airborne, there is no way to change that path without pushing on something.
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Amy Pope, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
In the 19th century, failures were often satirized in cartoons, which may have motivated some elite risk-takers to push on with their attempts past the point of reason rather than face social ridicule.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
But when pushed on whether any Democrats had outstanding objections to the bill that might stall things, Schumer didn't give a clear answer.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
There was a strong, vinegar-like smell after the man pushed on the syringe, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.
—Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Amy Pope, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
In the 19th century, failures were often satirized in cartoons, which may have motivated some elite risk-takers to push on with their attempts past the point of reason rather than face social ridicule.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
But when pushed on whether any Democrats had outstanding objections to the bill that might stall things, Schumer didn't give a clear answer.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
There was a strong, vinegar-like smell after the man pushed on the syringe, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.
—Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
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Montage founder, Alan Fuerstman, personally moves into every new property for its first month of operations to ensure the brand’s signature five-star service is up to snuff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The players could feel the former United and Wales winger starting to move up the gears.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fifteen people seeking to exit a popular backcountry zone off Interstate 80, often explored by beginners and advanced skiers alike, were caught in a massive avalanche that stretched the length of a football field.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The spokesperson said City Cruises has no plans to exit other ports.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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And now Salloi departs Kansas City as one of the greatest to ever wear a Sporting KC kit.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former prince was spotted departing the Aylsham Police Station in Aylsham, England, as seen in an image obtained by Reuters.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Officials are also trying to make sure that the electronic logging devices drivers use are accurate, and that states are following all the regulations to ensure drivers are qualified to get commercial licenses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Book recalls Epstein's threat to harm her brother At 16, Roberts Giuffre got a job as a locker room attendant at a nearby resort, Mar-a-Lago, where her father was a maintenance man.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite going 0-2, Wembanyama led the World team in scoring in both games with 14 points in the opener and 19 in the third game.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The sheer display of athleticism and creativity of a dunk with zero props or especially push-offs will always impress me more than someone who pushes off, even seeing just how ridiculous and difficult that dunk is.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Student reporters at PantherNOW, FIU’s student newspaper, have reported that as space is prioritized for freshmen and parts of University Apartments are prepared for demolition, more upperclassmen are being pushed off campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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One skier had pulled out at the last minute, Moon said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the incident, the man whoallegedly pulled out a knife before at least one officer fired shots, according to Boisvert.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dorsey's aunt briefly walked out of court with tears in her eyes as a frantic 911 caller described the extent of her nephew's injuries, the bullet wound to the neck, the lack of a pulse.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kochi reports some Democrats are planning to skip the event, while others are planning to walk out midway through the speech and bring guests to underscore their arguments about the impacts of his policies.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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