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as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
among the young associates at the law firm, he was unmistakably the most pushing
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the sort of sycophantic, pushing man on the make that everyone loves to hate
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as in shoving
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
I had to push my damaged bike all the way home
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Recent Examples of pushing
Alessio Caprodossi, Wired News, 15 Feb. 2026
Musk plunged into a controversy of his own making after tweeting and deleting a post pushing baseless allegations about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
—Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers are pushing back.
—Andrew Graham
march 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Ferrari has been pushing ahead at a rapid pace.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
The group is pushing each other.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But local communities are pushing back.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Gregory Soto struck out the side in the sixth, pushing the Dominican pitching staff into double-digit strikeouts through six innings.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Chinese universities rise in global rankings Beijing’s massive education investments have helped to create dozens of elite institutions, pushing Chinese universities up the global rankings.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
China might be pushing back any plans to invade Taiwan.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The weight limit was a necessary move to equalize race conditions and curb the use of athletic specialists who, although not bobsledders, have in the past proven decisive in their teams’ success through the pushing phase.
—Alessio Caprodossi, Wired News, 15 Feb. 2026
Musk plunged into a controversy of his own making after tweeting and deleting a post pushing baseless allegations about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
—Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
Verb
Is there a path for states to keep pushing for a Live Nation breakup?
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers are pushing back.
—Andrew Graham
march 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Ferrari has been pushing ahead at a rapid pace.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
The group is pushing each other.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But local communities are pushing back.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Gregory Soto struck out the side in the sixth, pushing the Dominican pitching staff into double-digit strikeouts through six innings.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Chinese universities rise in global rankings Beijing’s massive education investments have helped to create dozens of elite institutions, pushing Chinese universities up the global rankings.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
China might be pushing back any plans to invade Taiwan.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushing
Adjective
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Messenger Mercury conjoins ambitious Mars in your 3rd House of Communication, boosting errands and sibling talks, as well as putting more focus on practical, timely conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Pedro Tepache is great for ambitious tasters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video captured of the incident shows people rushing into the lobby, throwing punches and shoving a man in a suit who appears to work at the complex.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bodyguard, who is also a San Francisco police officer, is then seen shoving Phillips, knocking him off his feet.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Equipped with a deep high-rise waistband featuring internal power mesh, Icebreaker has engineered these leggings to provide a bit of extra compression without over-squeezing.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there’s real depth in how the screenplay also shows Archie Madekwe’s charismatic aspiring singer running face-first into the contradictions of building his brand on being an internet goofball.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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And his generosity continued with the Soul Food Sessions series which was aimed at promoting Black chefs and raising money to provide aspiring chefs of color with scholarships to attend culinary school.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This intense demand is driving significant activity among niche data providers.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Avoid pressing too hard, as excessive pressure can push debris into the glass.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ferruzzi and his team then did biomechanical testing, including pressing tiny probes into the tissue to measure its resistance to pressure and examining how the samples responded to compression.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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As soon as Clay spotted Liston spitting out his mouthpiece between rounds, meaning he was done for the night, Clay stood in his corner, thrusting his arms high, opening a new, exciting and unpredictable chapter in American sport.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Its opening coincided with the Great Recession, thrusting the hotel into instant financial trouble.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Pushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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