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as in to shove
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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as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
an unprecedented push to pass stronger gun control measures
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Recent Examples of push
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
At the hearing that followed after both sides requested summary judgment, however, Judge Vince Chhabria pushed back on Meta attorneys arguing that the company's Llama AI models posed no threat to authors in their markets, Reuters reported.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 May 2025
Doncic and James didn’t form the overwhelmingly dominant duo some expected, but their synergy was effective enough, positioning Los Angeles for a strong playoff push.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Verb
For the candidates who’ve worked for weeks to push their message through the noise of competing election campaigns, Saturday could turn into a long, tense evening.
—Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
At the hearing that followed after both sides requested summary judgment, however, Judge Vince Chhabria pushed back on Meta attorneys arguing that the company's Llama AI models posed no threat to authors in their markets, Reuters reported.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Noun
Even for some Republicans who would like to see more babies and larger families, the whole pro-natalist push is cringe in a bad way.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 May 2025
Doncic and James didn’t form the overwhelmingly dominant duo some expected, but their synergy was effective enough, positioning Los Angeles for a strong playoff push.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push
Verb
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Ekblad skated in on him at the boards and delivered a hit with his right forearm that made contact with Hagel’s head and shoved Hagel down in the process.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Harden then pushed Braun and Jokic ran over and shoved Harden.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2025
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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And kids of all ages are putting on their finest clothes, squeezing on their caps, and getting ready to walk across that stage.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The photography and campaign film capture the essence of togetherness.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
2 May 2025
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Rockefellers, including Laurance Jr., donated to several of Cuomo’s gubernatorial campaigns, too, a Daily News review of contribution records found.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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This multiyear partnership provides the time and platform to drive meaningful impact redefining the role of skin care in performance, recovery and well-being.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, roughly 30 million people, or 9% of the U.S. population, drive motorcycles.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Scatter remaining 1 1/2 cups strawberries over top; do not press berries into batter.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Begin the treatment by pressing the button on the remote controller.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The physical symptoms of anxiety, racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, and excess energy can be redirected into movement (exercise), mindfulness, or strategic thinking.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Commentary about recent protest movements including the harsh crackdown on student protesters over the war in Gaza have evoked grim comparisons to theKent State massacre in 1970.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At about 9 centimeters long and just 6 millimeters wide at its base, the point is much too light to be of much use as a thrusting weapon, which means it must have been meant to strike from a distance.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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The relationship between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson was thrust into the national spotlight over the weekend after the North Carolina Tar Heels football coach had an awkward interview on CBS.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Oceanside Police Department is actively investigating the cause of the crash, per the Oceanside Fire Department.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Take a night run or rock on to support good causes, go to a block party, have a scary good time, listen to heroic tunes or shop local at a farmers market.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2025
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“Push.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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