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as in shoves
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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as in campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures
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Recent Examples of pushes
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
When an agent moves money inside a payments platform, alters a record in a hospital network or pushes code into production, the damage is harder to contain.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
France endures its hottest day on record as an exceptional early heat wave pushes temperatures past 104 degrees Fahrenheit, triggers mass red alerts and forces early closures at the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
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Samuel Petrequin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Konsa pushes Mario Pasalic towards the front post, while O’Reilly barges Josip Stanisic in the opposite direction.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
That’s the kind of setup that normally pushes gold higher.
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Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to current estimates, approximately 70% of the stuff that makes up the cosmos consists of dark energy, an unknown force that pushes space to expand.
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
Beyond grieving the loss of her friend from the show, however, Baela actor Bethany Antonia feels Jace’s death pushes House of the Dragon into a heartbreaking speed for the rest of the season.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Central Park Conservancy pushes back The Central Park Conservancy pushed back on the TWU's claims.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If a partner or collaborator pushes for depth, welcome the nudge and refine the message until the heart and plan feel aligned.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Other cities in Solano County, including Benecia, Suisun, and Dixon, were successful in their pushes for sales tax increases in 2024.
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Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
One of the Sentinel’s big pushes to relocated the capital here came in 1933, with editorials and news stories explaining the virtues of making the City Beautiful the Capital City.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
If a pal pushes, smile and hold the line.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
If a supervisor pushes, repeat the plan and pause briefly.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Even without Orbán in power, Europe’s far right pushes through tougher migration measures and wins elections, while new divisions surface over war, Russia and the movement’s future clout.
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Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
If a co-worker pushes, name your bandwidth and offer a realistic timeline.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
When an agent moves money inside a payments platform, alters a record in a hospital network or pushes code into production, the damage is harder to contain.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
France endures its hottest day on record as an exceptional early heat wave pushes temperatures past 104 degrees Fahrenheit, triggers mass red alerts and forces early closures at the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
—
Samuel Petrequin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Konsa pushes Mario Pasalic towards the front post, while O’Reilly barges Josip Stanisic in the opposite direction.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
That’s the kind of setup that normally pushes gold higher.
—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to current estimates, approximately 70% of the stuff that makes up the cosmos consists of dark energy, an unknown force that pushes space to expand.
—
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
Beyond grieving the loss of her friend from the show, however, Baela actor Bethany Antonia feels Jace’s death pushes House of the Dragon into a heartbreaking speed for the rest of the season.
—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Central Park Conservancy pushes back The Central Park Conservancy pushed back on the TWU's claims.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If a partner or collaborator pushes for depth, welcome the nudge and refine the message until the heart and plan feel aligned.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Other cities in Solano County, including Benecia, Suisun, and Dixon, were successful in their pushes for sales tax increases in 2024.
—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
One of the Sentinel’s big pushes to relocated the capital here came in 1933, with editorials and news stories explaining the virtues of making the City Beautiful the Capital City.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
If a pal pushes, smile and hold the line.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
If a supervisor pushes, repeat the plan and pause briefly.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Even without Orbán in power, Europe’s far right pushes through tougher migration measures and wins elections, while new divisions surface over war, Russia and the movement’s future clout.
—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
If a co-worker pushes, name your bandwidth and offer a realistic timeline.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushes
Verb
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In the video, the officers appear to shout at the man walking near multiple vehicles before a group shoves the man toward the sidewalk.
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In a split second, Lou (Malcolm May) shoves the would-be shooter, whose gun accidentally goes off, but the bullets go in a different direction.
Verb
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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At one point, the SUV squeezes past a traffic cone while making a left turn and narrowly avoids colliding with a large truck.
Noun
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In the 2026 election cycle, party committees can spend between $65,300 and $130,600 in coordination with congressional campaigns, and between $130,600 and $4 million with Senate candidates, according to the FEC.
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Democratic campaigns fumed Tuesday at the Supreme Court for striking down limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates, a conservative 6-3 majority ruling that is set to open the donor floodgates for the midterm elections.
Verb
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What drives so many people to 1) use racial slurs, then 2) go on Love Island USA?
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This sector, focusing on vessels over 30 meters, drives manufacturing, skilled employment, and tourism.
Verb
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The device is programed to know the road's speed limit and prevents the vehicle from driving any faster than it, no matter how hard the driver presses the gas pedal.
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What happens when someone presses the emergency button?
Noun
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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.
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Over a half-century ago, the robotic figures of Pirates were a symbol of Disneyland’s technological ambitions, dazzling audiences with characterized but lifelike movements.
Verb
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His ex-cop brother Adam Driver propositions him on a business scheme which thrusts them into conflict with the Russian mob.
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Titian painted Saint Lawrence—a third-century church deacon who was slow-roasted for defying Roman authorities—bound to a palette over a sizzling fire, while a man thrusts a long, forked skewer into his torso.
Verb
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That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.
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The move effectively jams the upper chamber by including the repeal in the funding package without the necessary time to reverse course, giving the Senate no option but to approve it.
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“Pushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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