thrusting

verb

present participle of thrust
1
as in pushing
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one the cat thrust her paw under the couch, trying to reach her toy mouse

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2
as in rising
to move or extend upward the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley

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Recent Examples of thrusting Corbin uses cabbage as an anchor in his new and expanding Rolodex of flavors, thrusting it into the fire until the outer layers are blackened and frizzled. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Key players George Springer and Ernie Clement were sidelined, thrusting Jesus Sanchez into the outfield. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 That left the contest mainly between Crowley and Hong, thrusting the race even more into the national spotlight. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Malawi upset Nigeria with a 3-2 victory in their first WAFCON match on July 28, thrusting the Super Falcons in a nervy third-place position in their group following Zambia’s 6-0 victory over Egypt the same day. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Pressure also mounted after opposition leader Rahul Gandhi staged a sit-in outside Modi’s residence Tuesday, thrusting the Cockroaches to the center of India’s political debate. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 In the comic, twin brothers Sean and Chris learn their bodies have been enhanced by nanotechnology, thrusting them into a fight against the villain Deadalus within a futuristic world where nature and technology exist side by side. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026 How can the prisoner reach outside except by thrusting through the wall? — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The incident sparked a media frenzy, thrusting Lorena and John into the spotlight as their respective trials became front-page news. — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrusting
  1. pushing
  2. rising
  3. shoving
  4. climbing
  5. driving
  6. ascending
  7. soaring
  8. lifting
Verb
  • Subramanyam said his calls were monitored between March and May, noting that at the time the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was pushing for former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Yet, this will take a great deal of finesse, including pushing through a bill in parliament by buttering up Lord Hawthorne (Hugh Bonneville), who is willing to trade his vote for a night out with Susie’s brother, Jack (Harry Goodwins).
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Highs are forecast to cool to 89 on Sunday, 85 on Monday and 88 on Tuesday before rising to 90 on Wednesday, 94 on Thursday and 92 on Friday, the forecast showed.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both Florida and Denmark are facing rising sea levels due a warmer global climate, which causes glaciers to melt and seawater to expand.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Golf equipment powerhouse Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good Golf amid the justified backlash over a video ad for a new Callaway driver that depicts a man aggressively shoving a woman to the ground.
    — Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Pre-fight tensions escalated at the weigh-ins, with Itauma shoving Hrgovic off the stage, leading to a retaliatory slap from Hrgovic, adding fuel to the already compelling matchup.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shoving
Verb
  • Markets barely registered the announcement, with yields dropping before climbing back up.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But Brent resumed climbing as conflict persisted, topping $100 per barrel again in July before wavering and then hitting that mark again late Tuesday.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of climbing
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  • After driving for a touchdown on their opening drive, the Wolverines didn’t score again until Buchanan snagged Underwood’s pass amid a crowd of defenders in the end zone.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Yet too many adults focus on winning and chasing college scholarships, driving up the costs for families and pressure on children to specialize in one sport and succeed.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of driving
Verb
  • While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Before ascending the ladder at Business Affairs, Capifali did stints at the Department of Environment and the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascending
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  • The Myles Garrett acquisition and a reigning MVP at quarterback have expectations soaring in La-La Land.
    — Adam Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Over the next three decades, soaring demand for the fruit transformed Michoacán state into the center of global avocado production — and catapulted a generation of people like Pancho from poverty into the middle class.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of soaring
Verb
  • Sauer argued that, with states beginning to mail ballots in the coming weeks, an order lifting the block on the USPS rule is needed as soon as possible to prevent confusion.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The flattering design features a contoured waistband and medium compression for a shaping and lifting effect throughout.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifting

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“Thrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrusting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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