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shove

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noun

shove (off)

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verb (2)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shove
Verb
In the security camera video, which was previously published by CNN, Combs is seen chasing Ventura down a hotel lobby, grabbing her by the throat and shoving her to the ground. Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025 Technicals were assessed to Hunter and to Indiana’s Myles Turner, who shoved Hunter after Hunter pushed Mathurin to the ground. Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Noun
The electric motor provides enough shove at low revs for town driving although this depletes whenever the battery is low. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Palmieri and Merzlikins definitely bumped, at the very top of the blue paint of the crease, and then Merzlikins gave Palmieri an extra shove with his goalie glove. Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shove
push
Noun
  • The demonstrations captured national attention and became a turning point in the push for LGBTQ civil rights.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 28 May 2025
  • Company leaders hoping for a stronger economy should not expect much benefit from the current push for manufacturing in the United States.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

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“Shove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shove. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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