as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
time to shove off for home
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoving (off)
Verb
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Drivers should slow down and use caution when exiting highways, as ramp conditions may vary.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle‘s CEO of Global Drama and Film.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Six departing flights and six arriving flights had been cancelled at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock as of late Monday afternoon, said Heather Kendrick, a spokesperson for the airport.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Leader departing Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis and return to their respective sectors, sources say.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some folks who were moving a little slow, some folks wanted to dilute the Canadiana or the Big C Canadian of it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Karlee Smith jumped on a quad bike to help herd sheep away from the fast-moving flames on a farm in the town of Gellibrand, a small rural town, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southwest of Melbourne.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cecchini called Uhlaender the night before the race to inform her that four Canadians were pulling out.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Detectives say the footage showed Carballo Gonzalez handling something in the back of the truck before getting inside and pulling out of the parking space.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pipes running along exterior walls with little or no insulation.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Climate risk is adding to the challenges of an aging grid with data center demand, which are also pushing on low housing supply, and leading to a growing demand for resilient, flexible, and smart homes.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Strain stock through a fine mesh sieve into a large stockpot, pushing on the solids to get all the juices.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The dig-out continues across NYC Five days after Sunday's snowstorm, many across the city were still digging out, and the freezing temperatures were not helping.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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That's good news for Rhode Islanders, many of whom are still digging out from last weekend's storm.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Shoving (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoving%20%28off%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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