as in exits
to leave a place often for another
the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on
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Recent Examples of pushes on
Meanwhile, Jimenez pushes on further into the gap behind United’s right side, with Smith Rowe’s positioning on his inside pinning Manuel Ugarte in midfield.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The group splinters and each one pushes on, praying for another exit.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
In the interim, First Steps’ 111 residents are navigating what has become an active construction site as the project pushes on.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The group splinters and each one pushes on, praying for another exit.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
In the interim, First Steps’ 111 residents are navigating what has become an active construction site as the project pushes on.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushes on
Verb
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Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.—
Sarah Healy Eagan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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The question now is will the Chargers’ defense be as sound and productive if defensive coordinator Jesse Minter departs for one of the many head coaching positions around the NFL?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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House of Fear also departs from its predecessors in that there can be only one winner.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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There goes his liver, Rachel thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Indiana Pacers Another surprisingly expensive team, the reigning Eastern Conference champions would likely go into the tax if restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin gets an appropriate salary over the summer.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's where this case gets even messier.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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After turning the lock with his teeth and tongue, Dawson pushes open the front door and walks out into the night.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Readers meet Anne, who walks out of Eden not out of rebellion but love.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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Manucurist even has its own safe gel polish that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals and peels off easily without acetone.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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If the dollar bill pulls out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cover itself lifts up into wedge form with the help of struts, and the tent fabric with integrated poles then pulls out and up, standing in place atop the open tailgate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Pushes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushes%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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