1
as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
among the young associates at the law firm, he was unmistakably the most pushing
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the sort of sycophantic, pushing man on the make that everyone loves to hate
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1
as in shoving
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 pushing
Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
Amanda Castro
shane Croucher
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Even as Brazil slows deforestation, more than 13% of the Amazon is gone, pushing one of the planet’s largest carbon sinks closer to a tipping point.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The fall season is heating up as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution, and that’s pushing the date of the average first freeze — when the temperature hits 32 degrees or colder — later in the year for much of the country.
—Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump has already taken unprecedented steps to try to maintain his party's grip on Congress by pushing Republican governors and lawmakers in Texas and other states to redraw their congressional lines before the next census to help Republicans' chances in the House.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
The Angels made a late change to their rotation, pushing all of the pitchers back a day and having right-hander José Ureña start Wednesday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
McCartney is pushing her label into a new phase, which includes expansion and a more rigorous sustainability goalpost.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Platforms may also develop more ways to more prominently feature tips and gifts, pushing creators to add more opportunities for that income.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Musk plunged into a controversy of his own making after tweeting and deleting a post pushing baseless allegations about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
—Hamza Shaban, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2022
Verb
Now, major Hollywood unions and progressive groups are pushing back, accusing ABC and its affiliates of censorship and demanding a boycott of Disney properties.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Even as Brazil slows deforestation, more than 13% of the Amazon is gone, pushing one of the planet’s largest carbon sinks closer to a tipping point.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The fall season is heating up as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution, and that’s pushing the date of the average first freeze — when the temperature hits 32 degrees or colder — later in the year for much of the country.
—Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump has already taken unprecedented steps to try to maintain his party's grip on Congress by pushing Republican governors and lawmakers in Texas and other states to redraw their congressional lines before the next census to help Republicans' chances in the House.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
The Angels made a late change to their rotation, pushing all of the pitchers back a day and having right-hander José Ureña start Wednesday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
McCartney is pushing her label into a new phase, which includes expansion and a more rigorous sustainability goalpost.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Platforms may also develop more ways to more prominently feature tips and gifts, pushing creators to add more opportunities for that income.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushing
Adjective
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This year’s most ambitious chefs laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scaling With Purpose The future for FIBI Vacation Rentals is ambitious but focused.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It's been a busy week for the European technology sector.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The seven people killed by the explosions are believed to have been working for Devastating Pyrotechnics in the busy days ahead of a string of shows scheduled on and around the Fourth of July.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has caught some flak publicly after shoving an overzealous fan in the stands at their Week 1 game against the Bills.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Vaccaro accused Hill of throwing her to the ground, ripping her hair out, twisting body parts, spitting on her and shoving a marijuana cigarette in her face, according to the TMZ article.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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This could be done by either squeezing the regular season even tighter with more midweek fixtures or putting the Wembley final back a week.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The aspiring performer also handed out flyers for the Boston Comedy Club at night in exchange for free stage time at the end of the night, according to The Atlantic.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Since its founding in 1996 by David Fishof, the camp has paired thousands of aspiring musicians of all levels with some of rock's greatest legends, including Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones), Steve Tyler (Aerosmith), Paul Stanley (Kiss) and Daltrey.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The jury cleared Read of killing O’Keefe, charging her with just drunken driving.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the sentencing, a county courthouse bailiff took Martinez’s fingerprints, pressing each digit into a small case of ink for the former police officer’s criminal file.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Dredge in panko, pressing gently to adhere.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Things take a turn when the gig spirals, thrusting Millie into a dangerous dynamic.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Purdy sparked that drive with a 45-yard completion to Ricky Pearsall, thrusting the 49ers to the Seahawks’ 22-yard line.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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