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as in to shove
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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as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures
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Recent Examples of push
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite its passage the Legislature has pushed back on implementing the law, pointing instead to routine audits of their work conducted by outside agencies and made public via the state’s website and establishing a committee to consider the Auditor’s requests of them.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Robin Ryan, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth debate over whether or not the tush push should be banned.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Over recent years, the company has built a digital channels and distribution business, while pushing a more international strategy, with sales unit Fred Media joining forces with Radar.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite its passage the Legislature has pushed back on implementing the law, pointing instead to routine audits of their work conducted by outside agencies and made public via the state’s website and establishing a committee to consider the Auditor’s requests of them.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
The push to bring people onsite again has been a game changer.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth debate over whether or not the tush push should be banned.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
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Embiid shoved Hayes during the incident, which resulted in a three-game suspension to further delay Embiid’s return to action as the 76ers continued to struggle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The play, made most famous by the Super Bowl 59 champion Philadelphia Eagles, is a short-yardage quarterback sneak in which the quarterback is aided by players shoving him forward from behind.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Goldman Sachs previously estimated that these tariffs could increase inflation by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and risking retaliatory measures from other nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The international order forged after World War II is imploding, squeezed on all sides by the return of strongmen, nationalism and spheres of influence — with President Trump leading the charge.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Republicans allege that Zelensky's Pennsylvania visit was improper campaign support for then-Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Kamala Harris, despite Zelensky's insistence that the visit was diplomatic in nature.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But that’s not to say there isn’t a marketing campaign behind the new body sprays.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The other victims include the 26-year-old driving the BMW, his 23-year-old passenger and the front passenger of the Camry.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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Decision-makers have an opportunity to ensure that the very tools designed to drive revenue don’t end up stifling creativity.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Dolphins have pressing holes to fill at both starting offensive guards, both starting safety spots and backup quarterback.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Israel is pressing the fighter group to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Predicting sub-four On a basic level, running requires burning energy to power forward movement.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Naturism has traditionally been hugely popular in Germany (read more in our story on Free Body Culture), but the movement is waning among younger generations.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Led by the enigmatic Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and accompanied by the shadowy operative Alejandro (Benicio del Toro), Kate is thrust into a brutal and morally murky world where the lines between justice and lawlessness blur.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The pair is eventually thrust into the crosshairs of the Marshalls' war on the creepers, a conflict that gives way to what is perhaps Bong's most hopeful film ending to date.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anything below this rate will be the cause for outbreaks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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While her cause of death has not been confirmed, a source told ABC News that the actress had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have experienced complications.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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