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as in pushed
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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as in pressed
to push steadily against with some force
quit shoving your hand in my face
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Recent Examples of shoved
The tenant shoved the crook out of the apartment and into the hallway.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Trump has largely shoved that group aside for a new one, run by his allies, Freedom 250.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Lynch tried to drag Jessika Carr into harm’s way, and shoved her into the ropes, causing Ruca to trip.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Surveillance video showed the rabbi being shoved into the alcove of building and choked.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
At one point, one of the men shoved our photojournalist.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
There was bound to be some regression, and shoved into a closer’s role after the injury to Estevez, there was likely to be some exposure, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Instead, Onana left early, heading to Trabzonspor on loan, and Lammens was shoved in at the deep end.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Trump has largely shoved that group aside for a new one, run by his allies, Freedom 250.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Lynch tried to drag Jessika Carr into harm’s way, and shoved her into the ropes, causing Ruca to trip.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Surveillance video showed the rabbi being shoved into the alcove of building and choked.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
At one point, one of the men shoved our photojournalist.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
There was bound to be some regression, and shoved into a closer’s role after the injury to Estevez, there was likely to be some exposure, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Instead, Onana left early, heading to Trabzonspor on loan, and Lammens was shoved in at the deep end.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoved
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Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The possibility of applying the law to only some types of institutions has also been a key concern for lawmakers who pushed this session to delay implementation of the law or repeal it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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But what should persuade Arteta to stick with the plan is how well his players pressed man-to-man away to Manchester City in April.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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When pressed by Karl on the anxiety expressed by Americans over the war's impact on the economy, specifically rising energy prices, Hassett argued that Americans will look positively on their economic situation when making political decisions.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Vaughn Grissom, who hit his first career grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in LA’s 10-6 win Tuesday in the series opener, went 0 for 3 with a strikeout and walk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Rookie Travis Bazzana had two doubles and José Ramírez drove in a run for Cleveland, which was outscored 16-5 in the first two games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, open-weight and lower-cost competitors have compressed pricing so aggressively that capabilities once reserved for the largest enterprises are now deployable at mass scale.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The tank can also produce ice ridges, compressed piles that form when ice fields collide and can extend tens of meters deep, though that’s occasional rather than routine.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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“Shoved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoved. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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