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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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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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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
Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The billionaire media mogul, who has faced backlash for not having a writers room on his TV and film projects, is pushing back against critics.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, borrower advocates are pushing the Biden administration to wrap up student loan forgiveness implementation for tens of thousands of borrowers who were already approved, but have yet to receive relief.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The wharf was being buffeted by a massive winter swell pushing 15-20 foot waves across Santa Cruz Point just one mile north.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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
This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The billionaire media mogul, who has faced backlash for not having a writers room on his TV and film projects, is pushing back against critics.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, borrower advocates are pushing the Biden administration to wrap up student loan forgiveness implementation for tens of thousands of borrowers who were already approved, but have yet to receive relief.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The wharf was being buffeted by a massive winter swell pushing 15-20 foot waves across Santa Cruz Point just one mile north.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushing
Adjective
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At an ambitious 95 minutes, Ghost Boy tends to lag in places, but both director and narrator are aware of their story’s potential to get stuck in a groove, and both are there to pick up the slack whenever it’s needed.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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With an extra hour of light, residents in Southern California can go horseback riding in Catalina, hiking ambitious trails or biking along L.A.’s coast.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, the Panthers were able to get a two-year deal done with cornerback Mike Jackson after a busy day of negotiating elsewhere.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The good news is, Spanx’s sale section is currently bursting with pieces practically made for long-haul flights and busy travel days, so now is the best time to fill any gaps in your wardrobe before the weather heats up.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But because this enterprise has been spearheaded by a sleazy politician with an almost messianic hold on his fans, Mark Ruffalo’s Kenneth Marshall, too many aspiring space cadets have signed up.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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By focusing on aspiring pinners part of minority groups, this program aims to make Pinterest a more inclusive and diverse platform.—
Enoch Omololu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Major capital projects like the new Dulaney and Towson High Schools, roads, libraries, police and fire stations and many other capital needs are pressing.—
Tom Quirk,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
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Despite this pressing need, explainability remains elusive due to the slow adoption of comprehensive AI governance frameworks.—
Mrinal Manohar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Pushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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