push on

verb

pushed on; pushing on; pushes on
Synonyms of push onnext

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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Russell Henley also made a 4-under push on Sunday to finish 10-under, while Cam Young faltered in the final pairing with a 1-over round to finish 10-under as well. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 The team met for one last syringe packaging push on June 25, six days out from the law’s expiration. Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026 In the meantime, residents of the Los Angeles neighborhood have complained of respiratory symptoms, and local businesses have tried to push on while feeling the economic impact spurred by the haze that has become a daily — and anxiety-inducing — occurrence. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Running is where the brand continues pushing on the innovation front, and its product line has been resonating with running communities. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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