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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
Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Vedder thought someone like Kent might push to reconfigure the 90/10 rule.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The Trump administration has sent mixed signals in recent weeks about whether farmworkers will be swept up in its push to deport immigrants living in the country illegally.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Verb
The first says the cancellation is a one-off exit from the storied time slot — that Paramount was trying to push through the red tape to finally merge with Skydance Media, a deal that was approved by the Federal Communications Commission Thursday after more than a year in limbo.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Vedder thought someone like Kent might push to reconfigure the 90/10 rule.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Noun
Houston’s push to fast-track Sheppard’s growth stems from internal confidence in his potential.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The Trump administration has sent mixed signals in recent weeks about whether farmworkers will be swept up in its push to deport immigrants living in the country illegally.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
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He and Eric Griffin (12 points) were called for a double-technical for shoving each other.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Tapping the area where these windows have been shoved to brings them back to the foreground, while performing the Home action again minimizes all of them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Euro 2025 quarter-finals had late drama, with Italy squeezing past Norway, a comeback out of nowhere from England, and a farcical penalty shootout win over Sweden.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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In particular, the price of rice has doubled, squeezing many household budgets despite government handouts.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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But the obvious calculation behind this move illustrated the desperation of so many anonymous black showbiz performers (such as those who were paid to promote the Kamala Harris campaign) who eagerly demonstrate an unshakeable loyalty to the post-FDR legacy of Democratic Party devotion.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 July 2025
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During the 2024 campaign, Trump vowed to wage the biggest domestic deportation program in American history and eventually expel millions of people.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Verb
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That in turn drove low wages for workers, high staff turnover and limited capacity for children.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Generics have higher margins but are vulnerable to pricing shifts and require considerable volume to drive profits.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Gently press down on each sandwich, then slice in half.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Veterans can press 1, for instance, while Spanish speakers can press 2.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Revelations about President Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and demands that the Justice Department release further documentation about the Epstein case, have sent shockwaves through the MAGA movement.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The strategy was to pressure Pereira, land effective strikes, keep the threat of a takedown in Pereira's head, and exploit his lack of defensive movement.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Recently, the rockers were thrust back into the spotlight as the outfit reformed under its classic lineup for one final show in early July.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Encouraged by the dreams of her mother Krista, played by Lawson, Courtney was thrust into the public eye.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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