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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Recent Examples of pushy
To that end, the ever-gracious Greene always made a point of connecting people, but more in a salutary way than a pushy way.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Up until the European cancellations, Roan was an endearing story of overnight success, the quirky theater kid who’d made good while remaining honest and unfiltered, and most supporters agreed with her decision to draw a firm boundary against pushy fans.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Morse, medical director at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, conceded that relying on owners raises the risk cases will be missed, but that being too pushy could reignite a backlash against public health.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Attractive propositions entice investors, and banks become overly pushy.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Up until the European cancellations, Roan was an endearing story of overnight success, the quirky theater kid who’d made good while remaining honest and unfiltered, and most supporters agreed with her decision to draw a firm boundary against pushy fans.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Morse, medical director at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, conceded that relying on owners raises the risk cases will be missed, but that being too pushy could reignite a backlash against public health.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Attractive propositions entice investors, and banks become overly pushy.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
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An aggressive strain of avian flu is hurting supply and causing prices to rise — with no relief in sight.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump is continuing his outreach to Senate Republicans -- critical to advancing his Cabinet nominees and aggressive agenda.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, the full Formula 1 track is only available during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, as putting it all together involves temporarily closing two busy sections of public highway.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
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The legal service programs provide a help desk in busy immigration courtrooms including in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, basic legal information for individuals and families in detention facilities in 12 states and lawyers for minors, some of whom may be separated from their families.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Genomic sequencing, which deciphers the entire viral genome, is more ambitious.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Please, Baby, Please — the more ambitious of the two — boasted the return of Demi Moore, bringing her into the arthouse and paving the way for her career resurgence as the star of The Substance.—
Jourdain Searles,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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His regrets about enabling intrusive advertising and warnings about internet censorship and monopolies provide valuable insights into the challenges of building a more equitable online world.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Companies have looked for less intrusive measures to prevent small, more expensive items from being stolen like razors and mascara.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
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Along with being extremely annoying, unwanted calls can also act as entry points to scams that could put your identity and money at risk.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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