as in exits
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 pushes on
Meanwhile, Jimenez pushes on further into the gap behind United’s right side, with Smith Rowe’s positioning on his inside pinning Manuel Ugarte in midfield.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The group splinters and each one pushes on, praying for another exit.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
In the interim, First Steps’ 111 residents are navigating what has become an active construction site as the project pushes on.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The group splinters and each one pushes on, praying for another exit.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
In the interim, First Steps’ 111 residents are navigating what has become an active construction site as the project pushes on.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushes on
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Money may flow freely as the intuitive Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources, trining lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Arriving a day or two before your cruise departs allows time to explore the port city without rushing.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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When the original British cast departs, the show will be performed by an all-American cast for the first time.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill would still allow Irvine to complain to authorities if a neighbor’s party gets too loud.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Readers meet Anne, who walks out of Eden not out of rebellion but love.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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Manucurist even has its own safe gel polish that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals and peels off easily without acetone.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Pushes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushes%20on. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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