pushing off

present participle of push off

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pushing off That has included a growing number of tech and IT firms taking their place, pushing off the likes of print publishers and old-line industrial companies in the process. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 This helps the shoe absorb impact, pushing off energy back towards you and putting off foot fatigue. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025 Caltrans proposed the highway through the predominantly Black and brown neighborhood, but residents were successful in pushing off the freeway’s construction. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 Postgame, referee Craig Wrolstad reiterated that players aren’t able to propel themselves by pushing off to block a kick. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025 Despite the threat of strong waves along the East Coast, a cold front pushing off of America's coast is expected to keep Erin out to sea and will also bring below-average temperatures to the Northeast next week. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2025 As that magnet rotates, the filament likewise wiggles back and forth, making its way through the urinary tract by pushing off against its inner walls. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushing off
Verb
  • This includes initiations of Nike , Cisco Systems , and Boeing, while exiting Coterra Energy altogether.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Last week came news that Pam Kaufman is exiting as Paramount’s president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lock your home before departing.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • On Monday, there were more than 6,100 delays across the country, including 42 flights that were departing from Burbank (amounting to 23 percent of the airport's outgoing schedule).
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hurts then hit Jahan Dotson for 24 yards, moving the Eagles to the Denver 29-yard line with nine seconds left.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Seated front row, the star turned heads in a sheer bodysuit featuring an iridescent brown and yellow print, paired with matching pants adorned with coordinating fabric details and cut-outs running along the legs.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Perf means the perforations running along the film strip as it is pulled through the projector, and generally the higher the amount of perforations, the higher-quality the image.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After the attack in Doha, Qatar reportedly asked the UAE and Bahrain to close their embassies in Israel—a step that would mean pulling out of the agreement—but both countries have ignored that request.
    Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Within minutes of pulling out of the neighborhood, motion alerts pinged her phone.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Westbound Highway 50 traffic is slow-going but lanes appear open.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Chiefs — abruptly and strangely — have lost their ability to win one-score games after going 12-0 in those contests during the 2024 season.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The ship was on deployment from May to August, then spent time in Pearl Harbor before pushing on to San Diego.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Soon after the officer began pushing on Addy’s stomach, the toy dislodged.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At least that part of it, just simply by walking out the back door and going to see somebody.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
  • To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Pushing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushing%20off. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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