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

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

When a developer pushes code, Pando stores the incoming Git packfile in cloud object storage. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 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

That also pushes Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot to $835 million. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

As China pushes its humanoid industry to develop more core technologies, mechanical hands are one way companies can try to stand out in the robot race. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

The fan pulls air through the filters and pushes out cleaner air than came in. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

The textile industry has been increasingly investing in Vietnam amid diversification pushes out from China. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

With that in mind, Ultron pushes Thomas to face painful truths about his insecurities over his deadbeat dad and his hunger for Vision’s fatherly love. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Noun

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

Know More The new effort by Crooked Ideas is one of many pushes by progressives to elevate the creator ecosystem in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 7 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