as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush
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Recent Examples of tush
Many fans were upset that the league decided to penalize a team other than the Eagles for a false start on the tush push.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Also, on the final tush push later in the fourth quarter, the ball ended up in the grasp of Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, but it wasn’t ruled a fumble.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Final notes: nice touch on the tush push formation that set up a surprise pitch left to Henderson for 14 yards on third-and-1.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Doing tight curves, trying to muscle the craft with your legs and arms, and protecting your tush through big waves with your legs as shock absorbers does take effort.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Also, on the final tush push later in the fourth quarter, the ball ended up in the grasp of Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, but it wasn’t ruled a fumble.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Final notes: nice touch on the tush push formation that set up a surprise pitch left to Henderson for 14 yards on third-and-1.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Doing tight curves, trying to muscle the craft with your legs and arms, and protecting your tush through big waves with your legs as shock absorbers does take effort.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tush
Noun
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Estrogen gave her smooth cheeks and wider hips but left her voice untouched.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Briana was kicking up her feet and watching Jayden mug for the camera, chubby cheeks raised high in a smile.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.—
Evan Moore
November 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bottle opener is roughly hand sized, with the tail acting as the cap lifter.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The koala was entirely gray with a slightly lighter back end and some nearly white spots on its rump, the video showed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The second was hit at 338 paces in the rump.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Tush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tush. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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