Synonyms of pushing on

pushing on

verb

present participle of push on

as in departing

to leave a place often for another

the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departing
• exiting
• moving
• running along
• pulling out
• stepping (along)
• walking out
• pushing off
• going
• digging out
• shoving (off)
• peeling off
• buzzing (off)
• packing (up or off)
• getting off
• cutting out
• bailing out
• going off
• getting
• taking off
• clearing out
• bugging out
• beating it
• clearing off
• sallying (forth)
• buggering off
• hitting the road
• starting
• evacuating
• taking a powder
• taking a hike
• fleeing
• pulling stakes
• escaping
• bugging off
• piking (out or off)
• parting
• bailing
• flying
• striking out
• setting out
• quitting
• running away
• getting out
• booking
• vamoosing
• going out
• retiring
• withdrawing
• stepping out
• scarpering
• retreating
• emigrating
• skipping
• lighting out
• mizzling
• abandoning
• removing
• absconding
• deserting
• vacating
• forsaking
• scramming
• decamping
• scatting
• adjourning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coming
• showing up
• arriving
• remaining
• turning up
• staying
• settling
• abiding
• approaching
• lodging
• dwelling
• closing
• nearing
• reaching
• hitting
• tarrying
• landing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pushing on

Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Like Taylor, Paul is always pushing on to his new music, rather than dwelling in the past. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Running is where the brand continues pushing on the innovation front, and its product line has been resonating with running communities. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Goldberg's growing frustration came to a head near the end of the interview (watch in the video below), after the show needed to cut to a commercial break, but Navarro kept pushing on a question. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

That meant its drivers could keep pushing on, although the late strategy split between the two cars, with the No 8 keeping on the same set of tires for a long time approaching the final hour, meant Buemi got caught in the battle with Frijns. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 June 2026

One guy was over him, pushing on his chest. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026

The message from the Saudi Film Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commissions under the Saudi Ministry of Culture, is that the country is pushing on with the cinema drive. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 May 2026

None of the bills have seen interest from GOP lawmakers, though House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson said his caucus would continue pushing on the issue until adjournment in May. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026