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
There was a strong, vinegar-like smell after the man pushed on the syringe, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.
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Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Climate risk is adding to the challenges of an aging grid with data center demand, which are also pushing on low housing supply, and leading to a growing demand for resilient, flexible, and smart homes.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Patriots used defensive tackles Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga on offense for a tush push on fourth-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
Retro-futurism surfaced through playful accessories shaped like boomboxes, televisions, and alarm clocks alongside transparent trunks pushed on wheels—each painted with different Parisian cityscapes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Climate risk is adding to the challenges of an aging grid with data center demand, which are also pushing on low housing supply, and leading to a growing demand for resilient, flexible, and smart homes.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Patriots used defensive tackles Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga on offense for a tush push on fourth-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
Retro-futurism surfaced through playful accessories shaped like boomboxes, televisions, and alarm clocks alongside transparent trunks pushed on wheels—each painted with different Parisian cityscapes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
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As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The network previously confirmed that Guthrie would be exiting its Olympics coverage amid the search for her mother.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The intersection is controlled by stop signs, and many vehicles using the area are either getting onto southbound Highway 160 or exiting northbound Highway 160.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Airport officials project more than 20,000 passengers will depart Louisville by plane the day after Derby 152.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 28-year-old fills a void left by center Myles Turner, who departed Indiana in the offseason for a free-agent contract with Milwaukee.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the other function of music media is learning more, getting deeper into fandom, learning more about the lives of a lot of musicians, many of whom don’t necessarily need a magazine or music media to put their image out there for them.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This latest iteration, which builds on the 2024 version by adding a voter ID provision, must get 60 votes to pass.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Substitutions will always be scrutinised by supporters when results go badly.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Skaters glide along the ice to build momentum, then twist themselves up like springs and push off with explosive muscle movements.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the top, Prevc adjusts her goggles, clears her head with a small shake and pushes off.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the time, analysts had attributed Baumgertner's arrest to retaliation for Uralkali's decision to pull out of a joint venture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, in Oklahoma City, the private owners of a warehouse that was set to be purchased by ICE pulled out of a deal following outcry at city council meetings and protests downtown.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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In Chicago, for example, organizers have encouraged students to walk out and convene at Federal Plaza on Friday afternoon as part of the national action.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Go to feel the ground shake and the sky roar when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks out to bat.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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