pushed off

Definition of pushed offnext
past tense of push off

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pushed off Delegates pushed off a final say on a policy that would ban enforcement activity on county property and the sharing of personal information, while establishing a basis on how county employees cooperate with authorities. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026 If the nuclear decisions get pushed off, but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers? CBS News, 24 May 2026 Thus was born one of rock’s most dynamic duos, soon to be joined by Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Ian Stewart, the last a piano player pushed off the band’s official roster because of his looks. The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 May 2026 Today, the uplands are so broadly sunlit that most analysts say future interest rate cuts from the Fed are now likely pushed off into the far distance. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026 Tate pushed off and should’ve been penalized for offensive pass interference. Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Tate pushed off so he should’ve been penalized for offensive pass interference. ABC News, 8 May 2026 In the right circumstances, if the status of the mom is known and documented, if the mother is going to come back for a second appointment after birth pretty quickly or a first appointment after birth pretty quickly, could this be pushed off a month or two? Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026 The Raptors pushed off with aplomb Tuesday. Eric Koreen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushed off
Verb
  • Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.
    Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
  • The expedition departed from the hotel to begin the ascent, explained Martin, our concierge.
    Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Garcia later exited the game with a right-hamstring strain.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
  • Mendoza exited his bedroom to find that the roof of his unit had collapsed, allowing intense heat and heavy smoke into the unit.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.
    Daily News, Daily News, 30 May 2026
  • Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The agreement, which was pushed on the Israeli government by the United States, involved a step-by-step process that would eventually lead to the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
  • These obstacles seemed insurmountable, but the group pushed on for over three years.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Muncy’s helmet and glasses went flying.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
  • Gutierrez, meanwhile, went 3-for-3 and scored twice for the Mustangs, who have won three playoff games by a 41-2 count.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of three-pointers and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.
    Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • The drama got even louder when a short sideline video started making the rounds on X.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Some sponsors have pulled out of the celebrations Last year, some big corporations stopped contributing to Pride events.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • Calvin Buergey pulled out a $100 bill to buy a bottle of Coke.
    Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • In the present, Gonzales and Baxter muse about how easily Paula got off from killing Caleb — accidental or not.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 June 2026
  • Germán Márquez got off on the right foot to start his rehab assignment.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026

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“Pushed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushed%20off. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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