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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Recent Examples of pushy
Build in deadlines that make sense and motivate progress, without coming across as pushy.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Look past your pushy friend for a moment at the opportunity before you.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Remember: none of this is about being arrogant, pushy, or obnoxious.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Looks very pushy to allow her famous mother and aunt to sing with her!!
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Look past your pushy friend for a moment at the opportunity before you.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Remember: none of this is about being arrogant, pushy, or obnoxious.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Looks very pushy to allow her famous mother and aunt to sing with her!!
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
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Addressing the Obvious Critiques Yes, 3–4% real growth is aggressive.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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After the aggressive animal showed no signs of leaving, the woman’s boyfriend fatally shot it, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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In the summer, people here are too busy enjoying themselves—drinking on patios, reading languorous books, stretching weekends in Crystal Beach or Sherkston out over three, four, five days—to do much of any importance.—
Aidan Ryan
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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But given her busy schedule, Burke said, it’s been a hard date to nail down.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The stricken destroyer was the country’s newest warship and was meant to be a triumph of North Korea’s ambitious naval modernization effort.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The blood test could reduce the need for intrusive diagnostics.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Alleging an intrusive shed, a protruding carport and sprinkler damage, a Meridian church has taken legal action against a longtime neighbor.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There’s nothing more annoying than a show about waiting for something to happen.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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