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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Recent Examples of pushy
But there are people who don’t often fly, have a fear, a language barrier, or a very pushy spouse or boyfriend who forces them to make absurd requests.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Ventura’s stylist and friend, Deonte Nash, recalled a pushy Combs yanking Ventura away from her 29th birthday celebration in 2015.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
Focus on questions that reveal buying intention without seeming pushy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
And for once, there was no pushy security clearing paths for gala royalty.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Ventura’s stylist and friend, Deonte Nash, recalled a pushy Combs yanking Ventura away from her 29th birthday celebration in 2015.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
Focus on questions that reveal buying intention without seeming pushy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
And for once, there was no pushy security clearing paths for gala royalty.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
Adjective
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Potential Fed chair David Zervos backs an aggressive rate cut.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Poor oral hygiene allows plaque bacteria to produce acids that contribute to decay, while aggressive brushing can physically wear away the enamel surface.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From ultrasounds to spacesuit assembly, Earth observations and monitoring blood flow, the seven members of the second half of Expedition 73 were kept busy this week aboard the International Space Station (ISS).—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Earn and Learn helps teenager find employment, the program’s participants have been on a steady decrease since 2022 Kylee Jackson, 15, has kept her mornings busy this summer.—
Maya Bell,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Below, Christopher tells PEOPLE about his ambitious career goals, talks about his love for action movies, and much more.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investors who understand the aspirations of this next generation digitally fluent, globally ambitious, and culturally rooted can build enduring franchises.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Audiences grew tired of intrusive commercials and developed subconscious ad-blocking behaviors, forcing marketers to seek alternatives.—
Tom Freiling,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pop-ups, ads or odd redirects: An increase in aggressive pop-ups, full-screen ads or random redirects in your browser may indicate adware or other intrusive software hiding in your system.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV has a sleek and minimalist design that really stands out, and its black levels are flawless, resulting in no annoying light bloom at all.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Electric staplers may also include bonus features like a refill indicator light, high-volume stapling and jam-free staple pathways for reducing annoying backups.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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