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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
We’re not entirely sold on the preppy trend for spring 2026 just yet—despite the pushy PR emails clogging our inboxes.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
One version might be your gym-self - encouraging, supportive, just pushy enough to get you out the door.
—Shaw Walters, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Allow customers to find their next ride from the comfort of their own homes via the new Amazon Autos storefront (pushy salesmen not included).
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the people are extremely pushy and insistent.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
One version might be your gym-self - encouraging, supportive, just pushy enough to get you out the door.
—Shaw Walters, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Allow customers to find their next ride from the comfort of their own homes via the new Amazon Autos storefront (pushy salesmen not included).
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the people are extremely pushy and insistent.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
Adjective
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Family questions police response Sye's other sister told CBS New Baltimore that the officers were too aggressive in their response.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health tightens under pressure as the unconscious Moon squares aggressive Mars, presently in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so timing and tone carry extra weight.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some passengers have been arriving even earlier in Atlanta -- one of the world's busiest airports -- spooked about missing flights because of delays.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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One of the busier zones was at the Boardwalk Shops entrance where dozens of people were seen lining up to receive their registration materials, maps and wine glasses.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Old Town Pizza, long associated with Roseville’s bar district and more traditional offerings, is moving into the city’s civic core — directly across from City Hall and Vernon Street Town Square — with a larger, more ambitious concept.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition features an assortment of each organization’s top prospects, and in this year’s installment, the Rangers showcased their latest ambitious venture.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In scenes at home with her daughter, Herve’s camera never feels intrusive.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Because of the location on the property, the project would be especially intrusive for the Sanford Ridge community, Hayes and other opponents said last fall.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Food allergy safety is now being treated as a pillar of hospitality, not an inconvenience or an annoying exception.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
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Everybody’s a critic, and critics can be very annoying.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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