Synonyms of pushed on

pushed on

verb

past tense of push on

as in exited

to leave a place often for another

the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exited
• departed
• moved
• pushed off
• went
• got
• stepped (along)
• pulled out
• dug out
• walked out
• got off
• peeled off
• cut out
• ran along
• evacuated
• escaped
• buzzed (off)
• went off
• packed (up or off)
• fled
• started
• cleared out
• shoved (off)
• cleared off
• bailed out
• beat it
• quit
• flew
• hit the road
• buggered off
• bailed
• parted
• took off
• sallied (forth)
• set out
• bugged out
• pulled stakes
• took a hike
• retired
• bugged off
• took a powder
• withdrew
• booked
• emigrated
• retreated
• struck out
• got out
• piked (out or off)
• stepped out
• went out
• scarpered
• skipped
• ran away
• vamoosed
• removed
• abandoned
• mizzled
• lit
• deserted
• vacated
• absconded
• decamped
• forsook
• scrammed
• scatted
• adjourned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came
• turned up
• arrived
• showed up
• remained
• stayed
• settled
• lodged
• closed
• reached
• approached
• hit
• dwelled
• abided
• landed
• tarried
• neared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pushed on

When head coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers, O’Neil’s team pressed higher and his wing-backs pushed on, leaning on the talents of a fluid front three in transition. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Nick Reiner‘s attorney pushed on Monday for speedy access to trust funds to pay for his criminal defense in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

The mirror at the Inouye telescope was fixed at 4 meters, so the team pushed on the wavelength. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Even with the backlash, leadership pushed on. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

This career path isn’t something that was pushed on her. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

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

One person was being pushed on a gurney while a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopter landed in the area to help, according to the post. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026

After an Orlando shot rang off the post, Washington pushed on the counter. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026