PUSHES OFF Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

pushes off

verb

present tense third-person singular of push off

as in exits

to leave a place often for another let's push off while it's still early enough to beat the evening rush

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Recent Examples of pushes off If the Leafs stay at five or move up, the pick pushes off till 2028. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 May 2026 The sheer display of athleticism and creativity of a dunk with zero props or especially push-offs will always impress me more than someone who pushes off, even seeing just how ridiculous and difficult that dunk is. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026

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Verb

In many ways, the Connor Hellebuyck situation is more painful than other high-profile NHL exits of late.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
On that Sunday in March, Wright’s tour group exits her van and moves to the beachside memorial site.

— Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exits

Verb

Santiago’s next hearing is scheduled for September 21, the first of what could be a lengthy series of court proceedings as the case moves forward.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Central Florida will see more widespread showers and thunderstorms this weekend and into next week as a disturbance moves across the region and brings additional moisture, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

— Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of moves

Verb

As Bramnick departs, Monica Veiga, whose title is also exec VP of distribution for North America, will assume Bramnick’s responsibilities.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
The four-day Islay & the Whisky Coast tour departs from Edinburgh and includes transportation, ferry crossings, entrance fees, and three nights in Bowmore (some distillery tours and tastings are available for an additional fee).

— Hayley Domin, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of departs

Verb

Now a new Cherry Orchard, the work of another Australian auteur, Simon Stone, has put down roots in the cavernous drill hall of the Park Avenue Armory, and the angry young tutor goes even further.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Well, there’s one later episode that really does a deep dive into Andrew’s perspective and his experience of life that goes between a couple of different time periods of his life.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

But Ridgeway pushes on, trying various means — flattery, insults, amateur psychology — to cajole her into delivering a new Ripley book.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
The centre-back is dragged out wide to track Eddie Nketiah’s run, while Charles pushes on to mark Adam Wharton, which allows for an easy pass forward into Kamada.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushes on

Verb

Enzo abruptly goes off-script, so to speak, and quits the Devillard estate to try his hand at mussel farming and pouf!

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
But even from the start, before Mona properly goes off the deep end, The Debut starts inuring us to her heightened perspective.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes off

Verb

Jessica Barden has a ball playing a mercurial, theatrical Nance who gets nauseous at the sight of her peas touching her carrots touching her mashed potatoes.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The rule gives immigration officers wider discretion when deciding who gets a green card or certain visas.

— Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gets

Verb

Brian takes off for Castle Leathers with Murtagh at his side, and Ellen returns to Castle Leoch to face her brothers.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Oviedo’s Camari Solomon takes the pitch from Sebastian Galeano, makes several guys miss and takes off for the 80 yard touchdown run.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of takes off

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