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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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
time to shove off for home
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Recent Examples of shove
Jeremy Pressman, The Conversation, 15 June 2025
As Ventura gathered some items from the floor, Combs returned and is seen shoving her — then sitting in a chair, pulling an object from a table and throwing it toward her.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 13 June 2025
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
That shove seemed to move Merzlikins out of position and Palmieri’s waist-high tip of Alex Romanov’s shot went into a yawning net.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In the Los Angeles example, doing that has ranged from the military deployment itself to targeting journalists covering the story to arresting and charging prominent opponents like SEIU President David Huerta or shoving and handcuffing U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat.
—Jeremy Pressman, The Conversation, 15 June 2025
As Ventura gathered some items from the floor, Combs returned and is seen shoving her — then sitting in a chair, pulling an object from a table and throwing it toward her.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
Seconds later, both of Brigitte Macron’s hands reach from the side and presses against the president’s face in what looks like a sudden shove.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
That shove seemed to move Merzlikins out of position and Palmieri’s waist-high tip of Alex Romanov’s shot went into a yawning net.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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push
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For months, Trump said he was dedicated to a diplomatic push to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The mandate has been touted by Republicans, including President Trump, and marks one of the latest pushes by conservatives to incorporate religion into classrooms.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Shove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shove. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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