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as in shoved
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
I had to push my damaged bike all the way home
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Recent Examples of pushed
Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
—Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Pope Francis also pushed Biden, who is Catholic and spoke to the pontiff last week, to prevent the executions.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
After blowing almost all of an early 14-point lead, the Heat were pushed a bit more than expected by a team in a midst of a roster selloff that already has had Dennis Schroder moved to the Golden State Warriors, with more soon expected out the door.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Weary citizens continue to suffer under high inflation, which has pushed up prices for essentials like oil and rice.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
—Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Pope Francis also pushed Biden, who is Catholic and spoke to the pontiff last week, to prevent the executions.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
After blowing almost all of an early 14-point lead, the Heat were pushed a bit more than expected by a team in a midst of a roster selloff that already has had Dennis Schroder moved to the Golden State Warriors, with more soon expected out the door.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Weary citizens continue to suffer under high inflation, which has pushed up prices for essentials like oil and rice.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushed
Verb
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Strong trading revenues drove the beat, and shares rose 2% in early trading.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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The man suffered minor injuries, drove himself to a hospital and was later released.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, Fort Myers was thrust into the national spotlight as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration waited for officials to make their next move, threatening the loss of state and federal funds.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the daffodil spears thrusting up through dead leaves, each stalk swells with the pulse of a blossom-to-be.—
Rosanna Warren,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rally, organized by unions representing area federal employees, jammed the sidewalk across from the Internal Revenue Service campus at midday.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That early surge propelled the Tigers to a 76-50 victory over Bryant in Sunday’s championship game of the Chad Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic at Fairdale.—
Rich Barak,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
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The success has propelled Shaboozey into the public eye and led to show appearances and campaigns, including YSL’s Myslf Le Parfum campaign this fall.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Vance pressed Zelenskyy, who has thanked America over and over.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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At her pool, visitors pressed against a window, ogling the manatees swimming inside without always understanding the calamities that brought the animals there.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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