1
as in to push
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
I had to keep shoving my heavy suitcase as I slowly made my way to the head of the line
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2
as in to press
to push steadily against with some force
quit shoving your hand in my face
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Recent Examples of shove
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The shove back into the seat was unreal in each gear, including some eyebrow-raising passes on the nearby freeway in sixth.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement alleged that Hardy shoved Idaho State Police Lt.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The crowd didn’t initially see the shove, but when video replay showed it on the Jumbotron at the track in Eugene, Oregon, a loud reaction occurred.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The shove back into the seat was unreal in each gear, including some eyebrow-raising passes on the nearby freeway in sixth.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
Klára tries to keep him away but Berend, a sweaty, sour beast of a man who wears a permanent scowl, insistently shoves his way into the household.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement alleged that Hardy shoved Idaho State Police Lt.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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That’s especially pressing in places like Alexander County, a corner of the country that bridges different farming regions.—
Julia Rendleman,
ProPublica,
5 Sep. 2025
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People were told to knock on the window to try to press officials for information and record license plates to determine if they have been spotted at other raids.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is also a deeper democratic malaise driven by his reluctance to heed the message delivered at the ballot box.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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As competition intensifies and timelines compress, fashion players can no longer rely on legacy ways of working.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Circana’s Liquid Mix compresses that cycle to minutes, vastly improving how brands can respond to market signals.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the tanks were thrust into battle lacking the appropriate armor to defend against drones.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The hearing was broadcast live from Melbourne’s Supreme Court, reflecting the intense public interest in the case that thrust Patterson, her family and the small town of Leongatha into the global spotlight.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Shove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shove. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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