push on

verb

pushed on; pushing on; pushes on

intransitive verb

: to continue on one's way : proceed

Examples of push on in a Sentence

the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on
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When other plants turn to survival mode, these tough plants push on through, continuing to thrive no matter the weather. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 And although Andreeva raced into a 3-0 lead in the second set, Boisson pushed on to a blistering comeback, winning the next six games to book her spot in the semifinals. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 June 2025 Listen to this article 2 min The NFL owners are expected to reengage in talks about the polarizing tush push on Wednesday at league meetings. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 With nearly 1700 meters of elevation gained so far in the climb, some of his rivals begin to falter, dropping off the back of the group as Del Toro, not yet 20 years old and still far from reaching his true potential, pushes on with his savage attack. Nathaniel Parish Flannery, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for push on

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of push on was in 1602

Cite this Entry

“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20on. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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