as in to move
to leave a place often for another
the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on
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Recent Examples of push on
Weakening the Dollar Another aspect is the existing push on tariffs.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The duties, which coincide with an even broader push on levies starting next week, represent a major escalation in an already brewing global trade war.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
On a typical tush push, a quarterback will take the snap from under center and try to run forward while multiple players lined up behind him aid him with a push on his backside.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
The vehicle became noticeably more sluggish, and power didn’t kick in significantly with a hard push on the accelerator.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The duties, which coincide with an even broader push on levies starting next week, represent a major escalation in an already brewing global trade war.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
On a typical tush push, a quarterback will take the snap from under center and try to run forward while multiple players lined up behind him aid him with a push on his backside.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
The vehicle became noticeably more sluggish, and power didn’t kick in significantly with a hard push on the accelerator.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
Verb
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Our reporters talk to each other and move around candidates from one category to another.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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While stocks may continue their short-term celebration, the long-term sustainability of this rally is being undermined by something few are talking about: a major foreign holder of U.S. debt may be exiting the market in protest.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wong remained in the game to finish the inning but soon exited.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fields and Wilson departed this offseason, while backup Skylar Thompson was signed and Rudolph returned, possibly starting if the Steelers don't sign Rodgers and make a big trade.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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King said records show the plane arrived there March 22 and departed the day of the crash.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This refreshing serum gets its tingle from peppermint and tea tree, which works with caffeine to invigorate the scalp and maximize the absorption of the formula’s peptides.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Buttery, flaky croissants peak through and get nice and toasty in the oven.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their arrests came after a social media video of the four riding their horses through a Walmart in Baker — located about 11 miles north of Baton Rouge — went viral.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the Knicks went 0-10 against the league’s top three teams (the Celtics, Cavaliers and Thunder).—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Piano Man has to push off several of his 2025 tour dates.—
Piet Levy,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Nuttall was temporarily pushed off the track and FitzGerald had to run around Koster.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Weezer were added to the Coachella lineup as a last-minute surprise over the weekend, alongside Ed Sheeran, as acts including FKA Twigs had to pull out of the event.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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If international investors decide to pull out of U.S. assets, that will hit bonds and the dollar alike.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moments later, Tomas walked out of the house carrying Alicia, who was able to reunite with her father.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump reportedly walked out of a negotiating session, and the Ivy League school ended up expanding elsewhere.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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