pushes off

present tense third-person singular of push off

Example Sentences

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushes off
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
Verb
  • Colorado moves way up to one spot ahead of Georgia Tech after blocking the final field goal for the road win over the Yellow Jackets.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Buoyed by her leadership of the multi-billion-dollar expansion project last decade, Espino moves up from deputy administrator to take full command of the canal.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Or, if your flight departs from an EU country and arrives in the UK (operated by either an EU or a non-EU airline).
    Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • One of the world’s most exclusive trains departs from Tokyo, carrying just 34 guests on an extraordinary culinary journey through Japan’s quieter landscapes.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Under that framework, 50% of income goes toward needs such as housing and utilities, 30% is reserved for discretionary spending and 20% is dedicated to savings and investments.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine -- European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Interactions may feel emotionally heightened while the Leo moon pushes on Mars.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Drain the corn into a large colander set in the sink when the timer goes off.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When the judges announce Jude as the winner, Bi, Anna, and Joseph don’t look surprised, and each gets a small hopeful comment at the end.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • If Muhammad thrives in the slot and Gordon never gets healthy, maybe the rookie becomes the nickel of the future.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Then Bill Eppridge, the photographer, went up, pointed to me, went into the plane, the door closed, and takes off into the night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Pushes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushes%20off. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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