as in to move
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 push on
Martinez then returns the pass to Barella with Augusto pushing on out wide on Inter’s left to provide another passing option.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Board members pushed on bus transportation timeliness, which has been one of the most high-profile issues plaguing the district.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The idea remains in its infancy, but Everton are pushing on with fact-finding and surveys on the area and there is hope Chong and the club will provide more information in the coming months.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
In addition, continuing claims for unemployment benefits are pushing on multi-year highs, indicating that those losing their jobs are having a more challenging time finding employment again.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Board members pushed on bus transportation timeliness, which has been one of the most high-profile issues plaguing the district.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The idea remains in its infancy, but Everton are pushing on with fact-finding and surveys on the area and there is hope Chong and the club will provide more information in the coming months.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
In addition, continuing claims for unemployment benefits are pushing on multi-year highs, indicating that those losing their jobs are having a more challenging time finding employment again.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Henry moved up two spots from 2023, while Mateo and Elijah moved down.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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While the circumstances at each fashion house were unique, with some designers resigning and others exiting at the end of their latest contract, the end result points to another youthquake moment.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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But since Scherzer exited early from his season debut, the Blue Jays have been scrambling for a fifth starter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.—
Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Ava rises at dawn to get a makeover at the mall to prepare to see her gorgeous, successful ex-girlfriend.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Why are deals taking so long? Negotiating comprehensive trade deals can be a long, complicated process and some experts have questioned Trump's short timeline for getting so many deals done.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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While monthly student loan bills resumed in the fall of 2023, former President Joe Biden’s Education Department pushed off recommencing involuntary collections until after the 2024 presidential election.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The financial technology company has reportedly pushed off plans to start marketing shares Monday, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Alex Turcotte was reduced to part-time status and was pulled out of the lineup in favor of Trevor Lewis at a time when Turcotte’s younger legs could have been utilized.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The two continued brawling down the block on Baychester Ave., where the victim pulled out a knife and the suspect opened fire, a police source said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Under Secretary Noem, fraudsters are walking out in handcuffs.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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By Ana Swanson On April 2, President Trump walked out in front of a crowd of officials, reporters and workers in hard hats assembled in the White House Rose Garden and unveiled his plans for remaking the global trading system.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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