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as in shoved
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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Recent Examples of pushed
Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
If verified, some researchers suggest this respite also could be a glimpse of future hurricane seasons, with the historic early-to-mid-September peak pushed back on the calendar.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
David Sarnoff, the founder of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and NBC, stayed in control of the company for most of the 20th century until pushed out in the 1970s.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter published their accounts, which included one woman’s claim that the actor waited for her outside of a restroom and forcefully pushed her against a wall and kissed her.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Teenage striker Will Wright, who cost an initial £200,000 from Salford City this month, was a signing pushed by local scouts.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The win last weekend pushed the Current’s unbeaten streak to 11 games and clinched a playoff berth with more than two months remaining until the postseason actually begins.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are new ways to save as tariffs pushed school supply costs to record highs.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Portions of this now-molten crust rose and were underplated, or pushed up, into the area beneath the Asian mantle section.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
If verified, some researchers suggest this respite also could be a glimpse of future hurricane seasons, with the historic early-to-mid-September peak pushed back on the calendar.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
David Sarnoff, the founder of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and NBC, stayed in control of the company for most of the 20th century until pushed out in the 1970s.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter published their accounts, which included one woman’s claim that the actor waited for her outside of a restroom and forcefully pushed her against a wall and kissed her.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Teenage striker Will Wright, who cost an initial £200,000 from Salford City this month, was a signing pushed by local scouts.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The win last weekend pushed the Current’s unbeaten streak to 11 games and clinched a playoff berth with more than two months remaining until the postseason actually begins.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are new ways to save as tariffs pushed school supply costs to record highs.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Portions of this now-molten crust rose and were underplated, or pushed up, into the area beneath the Asian mantle section.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushed
Verb
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One person shared on Reddit that a groom shoved a forkful of wedding cake into his bride's face, causing her to get injured, and the pair divorced months later.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lamar Jackson apologized to the Bills fan that Lamar shoved in retaliation to the fan shoving him and DeAndre Hopkins in the head.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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For now, the three youngest each sleep in their own pack-and-plays squeezed into their parents’ bedroom.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Isn’t the same belief what drove Laura to speak to them?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Judge drove a full-count splitter from Casey Mize to right-center field, giving New York a 1-0 lead.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The father tried to close the door but the cousin had jammed a foot in the doorway to prevent the door from closing.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pegula was often the first to change direction in rallies and constantly jammed Sabalenka with body serves to stop her from unleashing returns.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the tanks were thrust into battle lacking the appropriate armor to defend against drones.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The hearing was broadcast live from Melbourne’s Supreme Court, reflecting the intense public interest in the case that thrust Patterson, her family and the small town of Leongatha into the global spotlight.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An officer pressed a confession into her hands.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … LAW OF THE LAND – Amy Coney Barrett defends Supreme Court's Dobbs decision when pressed.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The week’s top movers were propelled by upbeat quarterly surprises, sizable chip agreements, and constructive regulatory developments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Yankees' win was propelled by key bullpen innings from Devin Williams and David Bednar and a home run from young slugger Ben Rice.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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