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as in shoved
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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Recent Examples of pushed
The president on Tuesday again pushed back applying a ban on the app, which had been decided under his predecessor Joe Biden.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The creatures, with big, bald heads, long arms and eyes out of proportion to their bodies, were seen across the farm in trees, on top of the house and one even pushed its face against the window.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
In fact, the opening two gambits were superb as Federer had to fend off a youthful Nick Kyrgios to clinch the inaugural 2017 version, while Team World pushed Europe all the way in Chicago a year later.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Israeli tanks and troops have pushed into the city in recent days, backed by a deadly aerial bombing campaign.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
If verified, some researchers suggest this respite also could be a glimpse of future hurricane seasons, with the historic early-to-mid-September peak pushed back on the calendar.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
—Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The creatures, with big, bald heads, long arms and eyes out of proportion to their bodies, were seen across the farm in trees, on top of the house and one even pushed its face against the window.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
In fact, the opening two gambits were superb as Federer had to fend off a youthful Nick Kyrgios to clinch the inaugural 2017 version, while Team World pushed Europe all the way in Chicago a year later.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Israeli tanks and troops have pushed into the city in recent days, backed by a deadly aerial bombing campaign.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
If verified, some researchers suggest this respite also could be a glimpse of future hurricane seasons, with the historic early-to-mid-September peak pushed back on the calendar.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
—Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushed
Verb
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One person shared on Reddit that a groom shoved a forkful of wedding cake into his bride's face, causing her to get injured, and the pair divorced months later.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lamar Jackson apologized to the Bills fan that Lamar shoved in retaliation to the fan shoving him and DeAndre Hopkins in the head.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Detroit squeezed 38 points out of six possessions, turning a close game into a major reality check for the Bears.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Why American farmers are feeling squeezed It's been a tough year for America's farmers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The request also came on the same day a man drove a car into the gates of an FBI building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Friends drove him home and tended to him during the episode, which caused Ronson to contemplate his burgeoning addiction.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Barron jammed Dike up, Ward had nowhere to go, and the quarterback ended up taking a sack.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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On an early third down, the Vikings offense mistimed a motion, and Jefferson slipped after being jammed at the beginning of his route.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That cost them a chance to truly challenge the Phillies in the division and thrust them into a dogfight for the NL’s last wild-card spot.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hayabusa2 achieved 10 milli-Newtons (mN) of thrust from 300–500 watts of electrical power produced by its solar arrays.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Patel defended his leadership of the bureau Tuesday as senators pressed him on the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing, the Jeffrey Epstein case and the firings of senior officials who claim they were ousted in acts of political retribution.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The ghosts of disco queens, salsa legends, and lovers pressed close on a crowded floor are still in the walls.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By harnessing powerful electromagnets, trains can be lifted and propelled without ever touching the track.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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GameStop's stock has surged 10% this week, propelled by strong quarterly results that exceeded expectations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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