Synonyms of pushes

pushes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of push

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shoves
• drives
• thrusts
• propels
• moves
• squeezes
• jams
• forces
• impels
• pressures
• compresses
• bears (down)
• compels
• depresses
• weighs (upon)
• squashes
• muscles
• leans (on or against)
• rams
• bulldozes

2

as in squeezes

to force one's way

we had to push our way through a crowd that was mostly headed in the opposite direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezes
• shoves
• presses
• jams
• shoulders
• elbows
• muscles
• crashes
• bulls
• jostles
• bores
• thrusts
• bulldozes
• rams

pushes

2 of 2

noun

plural of push

as in campaigns

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal

an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• campaigns
• movements
• drives
• causes
• crusades
• initiatives
• marches
• projects
• bids
• juggernauts
• blitzes
• actions
• bandwagons
• attacks
• maneuvers
• assaults
• missions
• offensives
• enterprises
• undertakings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pushes

Verb

Nighthawk pushes performance IBM’s current Nighthawk r2 processor has demonstrated significant improvements in quantum execution speed. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

And as sea level rise pushes tides and groundwater levels higher, soaking up the dry dirt and drainage area Florida was built to rely on, even smaller storms could cause the kind of damage seen last week. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

These nutrients help cells grow and divide within the seed, and then, in what’s called radical emergence, a microscopic root pushes through the seed coat, then into the soil, and then above the soil where the first leaves peek into human sight. — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Polestar says the four-seat interior pushes its usual minimalism even further. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026

Now, for the first time in history, technology threatens to be the force that pushes them out of the decision-making process. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026

Commuting the death sentences of all 548 state prisoners awaiting execution pushes the bounds of his authority once again. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

With the street protests contained, that pushes the economic issue—the protesters want more spending and fewer cuts, which the bond market is unlikely to tolerate—into next April’s elections. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Because the launch model lacks a pop-up roof for standing up, KombiLife pushes the kitchen outside for better ergonomics and dedicates the passenger side to a tall storage console with slim shelf on top and storage cubbies below. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Noun

Other legislative pushes could preview what Democrats run on in 2028. — David Lim, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Success can make some coaches complacent and comfortable with their process, while success and the desire for more pushes other coaches to evolve. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Within that, Netflix‘s brand value grew 22%, which Interbrand considers as reflecting pushes into live entertainment, sport and advertising. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

The effects of the policies the movement pushes are not confined to economic indicators or government reports. — Hannah Harshe, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Two tush pushes later, quarterback Cutter Boley got over the line for a 24-7 lead. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The last time a non-quarterback won NFL MVP was Adrian Peterson in 2012, despite pushes by Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey in recent years. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Together, these tiny pushes make the entire chain bend, wriggle and move much like a real worm. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Starter Davis Martin said the veterans who have been in past playoff pushes have been helpful. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026