pusher

noun

Definition of pushernext
as in trader

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Recent Examples of pusher Best-leading-actress Oscars have gone to a range of complex female characters, performed by some of the greatest movie stars of all time—women who double as boundary pushers and helped shift the industry. — Chris Feil, Vanity Fair, 15 Mar. 2026 Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026 While competitor Leonardo is putting forward a tiltrotor craft and Sikorsky is presenting a compound pusher design based on its X2 technology, Airbus has submitted two concepts of its own. — David Szondy february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 His role as a pusher is key in helping the sled attain top speed. — American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pusher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pusher
  1. trader
  2. smuggler
  3. fence
  4. bootlegger
  5. hustler
  6. fencer
Noun
  • Gold steadied after its biggest weekly gain since January, with traders assessing a surprise contraction in the US jobs market that allayed concerns around an interest-rate hike.
    — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fed funds futures traders now price in a roughly 44% likelihood that the central bank raises rates at its September meeting, down from a 67% reading seen a week prior, according to CME's FedWatch tool.
    — Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • The series guides us through the web of feuding smugglers and law enforcement crackdowns that connect the Sunshine State to the fauna of Madagascar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many more countries.
    — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The new docuseries, ‘Monsters of God’, explores the underworld of reptile trafficking—one filled with exotic creatures, smugglers, drugs, weapons, special agents, and zoo connections.
    — ForbesTV, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of smuggler
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  • The video shows the man, who is wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts, climb over the fence into a courtyard where a statue of the Blessed Mother stood.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lackey admitted to climbing over the airport fence and later entered the aircraft using the portable stairs, according to the complaint affidavit.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • Gosha, a local station master, has a side-hustle of his own, turning a blind eye while bootleggers siphon diesel from the tankers that sit idly on the train tracks.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026
  • Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of bootlegger
Noun
  • Cohn lived a secret life, hooking up regularly with gay hustlers.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Bakley was 23 years younger than Blake, a small-time hustler who sold dirty photos of herself to old men and ran a lonely hearts scam.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of hustler
Noun
  • Of course, not every fencer will pay full price to attend.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
  • The rise of K-pop rapper Jackson Wang, who was a competitive fencer before turning his attention to music, has also spurred awareness of the sport among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
Definition of fencer

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“Pusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pusher. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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