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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
We’re not entirely sold on the preppy trend for spring 2026 just yet—despite the pushy PR emails clogging our inboxes.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
One version might be your gym-self - encouraging, supportive, just pushy enough to get you out the door.
—Shaw Walters, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Allow customers to find their next ride from the comfort of their own homes via the new Amazon Autos storefront (pushy salesmen not included).
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the people are extremely pushy and insistent.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
One version might be your gym-self - encouraging, supportive, just pushy enough to get you out the door.
—Shaw Walters, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Allow customers to find their next ride from the comfort of their own homes via the new Amazon Autos storefront (pushy salesmen not included).
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the people are extremely pushy and insistent.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
Adjective
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Family questions police response Sye's other sister told CBS New Baltimore that the officers were too aggressive in their response.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health tightens under pressure as the unconscious Moon squares aggressive Mars, presently in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so timing and tone carry extra weight.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Morales commented on the incident happening during a busy weekend in the city, which includes Ultra, a concert at the Kaseya Center, and the Marlins' opening weekend.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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German carrier Lufthansa is pursuing its own ambitious reset.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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Perched just beyond the Bay Area’s eastern edge, this expanse of fields, orchards, subdivisions and big-box stores offers few opportunities for ambitious young professionals interested in industries such as tech and finance.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Veterans Hall is a community space that is converted into a theater for the annual film festival, and unlike most theaters, the exits are near the front instead of near the back, making walkouts more intrusive.—
G. Allen Johnson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many people use it to mask noises that can often be intrusive, such as creaking doors or loud televisions.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Food allergy safety is now being treated as a pillar of hospitality, not an inconvenience or an annoying exception.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
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Everybody’s a critic, and critics can be very annoying.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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