1
as in to push
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
I had to keep shoving my heavy suitcase as I slowly made my way to the head of the line
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2
as in to press
to push steadily against with some force
quit shoving your hand in my face
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Recent Examples of shove
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
When Doncic reached out to shove Williams' arm, Williams responded with a backhand swipe across Doncic's face.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
No shove, no commotion, no clue.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Wilson began to place handcuffs on Curry’s hands when Shane shoved Curry into the bed of the pickup truck, causing a laceration on Curry’s chin, according to the court document.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
When Doncic reached out to shove Williams' arm, Williams responded with a backhand swipe across Doncic's face.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Irish whiskey is known for its friendly mildness, so to pair it with a charging rhinoceros like Green Chartreuse gives the cocktail a shove into a realm of intensity that Irish whiskey drinks rarely occupy.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
No shove, no commotion, no clue.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shove
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Backstreet Boys member attempted to use the video to press battery charges against Gallagher, but prosecutors declined to do so after seeing the video supported Gallagher's version of events, per the outlet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then gently press down on the vegetables and pour off any liquid from the bottom of the bowl.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The decision to inaugurate the first urban Six Senses property in Rome was partially driven by the owner’s love of all things Italian and is part of a new drive to bring sanctuaries to bigger cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Naturally, over time, the materials inside our mattress will compress under the weight, shift or wear down, all of which can ultimately lead to poor spinal alignment and compromised sleep positioning.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Several people compressing the traditional learning curve.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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She is thrust into an extraordinary journey that will take her all the way to the surface, accompanied by her colorful, loyal and unlikely companions.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alongside her colorful and loyal — yet unlikely — companions, Ally is thrust into an extraordinary journey that will take her all the way to the surface.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Shove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shove. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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