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
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.
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushes off
Verb
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All entrances and exits to LaGuardia Airport along Grand Central Parkway have reopened, according to the city's Notify NYC alert service.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Stairways used to evacuate passengers from the aircraft were pushed up to the emergency exits on the jet, a Bombardier CRJ.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Israel moves fast, launching a bold military operation against a weaker Middle Eastern neighbor.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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After that, the Moon moves from LEO into VIRGO.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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After the monsoon departs, the grasses dry out but hold their ground, providing enough to sustain cattle through the winter.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Design as identity Visually, the X26 departs from the rounded, retro styling that dominates much of the e-bike market.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As a dad, my husband gets to pick where his attention goes.—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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A little breathing room goes a long way.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The group splinters and each one pushes on, praying for another exit.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The glitz and glamour of Tinseltown will be on full display at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, where the 98th Academy Awards are being held, but behind the scenes, there have also been intense preparations to ensure the high-profile event goes off without a hitch.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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At this point, the show really goes off the rails.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the clip, Gelli Haha and her backup dancers twirl around vibrant decor in the sky before the singer hops behind the steering wheel of a huge, fluffy cloud and takes off on a trippy voyage.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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An aircraft takes off from Beirut Airport as smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike Tuesday.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pushes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushes%20off. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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