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

In the meantime, Qatar’s Doha Film Festival is pushing on with plans for its second edition running this November 19-27. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

That can lead to blood pooling and pushing on organs, nerves and tissues, causing pain and swelling. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2026

In his speech, Crowley re-emphasized his policy, pushing on issues like affordability, health care and education. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2026

If your body is telling you something the current diagnosis doesn’t fully explain, that gap is worth pushing on. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

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