1
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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2
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
Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Half of his power lies in his ability to explore outside the mold, pushing through reggaetón into dancehall and Latin trap without losing command of the audience.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Erika Wright, a parent who leads the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, which advocates for public schools, said the state’s deep-red politics might lead outsiders to think Oklahomans support state leaders pushing education far to the right.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
However, earnings missed analysts estimates, pushing the stock down about 1% in extended trading.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
According to WrestleVotes, despite the creative modifications, there are still influential voices within WWE pushing to keep Theory involved in significant plans.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The organization works to support families affected by racial and gun violence while also pushing for changes to policies like Stand Your Ground laws.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
What other states are doing about AI personhood Ohio isn't alone in pushing back against AI personhood.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
And Italy’s Serie A is still pushing for approval to move Milan’s match against Como to Perth, Australia, in February.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Half of his power lies in his ability to explore outside the mold, pushing through reggaetón into dancehall and Latin trap without losing command of the audience.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Erika Wright, a parent who leads the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, which advocates for public schools, said the state’s deep-red politics might lead outsiders to think Oklahomans support state leaders pushing education far to the right.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
However, earnings missed analysts estimates, pushing the stock down about 1% in extended trading.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
According to WrestleVotes, despite the creative modifications, there are still influential voices within WWE pushing to keep Theory involved in significant plans.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The organization works to support families affected by racial and gun violence while also pushing for changes to policies like Stand Your Ground laws.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
What other states are doing about AI personhood Ohio isn't alone in pushing back against AI personhood.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushing
Adjective
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O'Connor does a great job of embodying the character of Mooney, who is not the ambitious criminal the film's title suggests.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the moment that summarizes one of Good News’ thematic throughlines, Nobody is speaking to Seo Go-myung (Weak Hero Class 1’s Hong Kyung), an ambitious Air Force lieutenant who is as close to an audience surrogate as Good News gets.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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For less hustle and bustle, busiest avoid traveling Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That was Wilson, the genial leather-breeches maker, shoving a soldier to his knees.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The divorce filing describes Hill shoving Vaccaro and throwing her computer in the presence of their daughter and Vaccaro’s mother.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Baker says each piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles’s Night Stalker murders in 1985, this A24 film stars Mia Goth as an aspiring horror actress and peep-show star who walks into a growing den of chaos on the set of her first real film.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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By steadily building a following over the years, Karsten Runquist, a 27-year-old aspiring director with an affable and unassuming demeanor, has become, by some measures, one of today’s most prominent movie reviewers.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bruce Owens, 49, of Paragould, who was driving the Hyundai, and a minor who was riding in the Jeep and not identified in the report were injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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After the video spread on social media, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a post on X that the arrest came as US Border Patrol was driving around conducting immigration enforcement.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The most pressing matter had to do with the health of starting quarterback Bryce Young, who exited the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury and didn’t return thereafter.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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Isak was one of five Liverpool players tasked with occupying defenders across the opposition back five, while Ryan Gravenberch — constantly looking to receive the ball between United’s pressing centre-forwards, turning, and driving into midfield — was the main supplier.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Head coach Sean McVay certainly acted like it, thrusting his fists through the air in triumph as Verse skipped down the field, howling at the sparsely populated crowd at M&T Bank Stadium.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Rockets believe Thompson still has tremendous potential that has yet to be unlocked, and the hope is that thrusting him into the starting point guard role will push him to reach new heights.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Pushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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