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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
Over at the Ratliff suite, a pushy hotel staffer attempts to get the family to surrender their cell phones.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Then a nameless local 12-year-old arrives (the arresting Jade Croot), glomming onto their vibe, and the movie tips deliriously toward something pushy and tension-filled.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Thankfully things didn't escalate beyond a silent tiff in this case, but what should a traveler do in a similar situation to handle a pushy fellow passenger civilly?
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Mesta and the show’s star, Ethel Merman, two loud peas in the same pushy pod, became and remained fast friends.
—Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Then a nameless local 12-year-old arrives (the arresting Jade Croot), glomming onto their vibe, and the movie tips deliriously toward something pushy and tension-filled.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Thankfully things didn't escalate beyond a silent tiff in this case, but what should a traveler do in a similar situation to handle a pushy fellow passenger civilly?
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Mesta and the show’s star, Ethel Merman, two loud peas in the same pushy pod, became and remained fast friends.
—Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
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Davis is an aggressive man corner that is capable of shutting down receivers one-on-one.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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In fact, aggressive stretching can increase instability, putting more strain on the joint that can lead to pain and injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
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
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Smith said Wednesday that Canadian oil producers are busy filling out paperwork to ensure that their exports to the U.S. are compliant.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Musical series are rare in Spain, especially with such an ambitious format.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Guatemala City's acclaimed Sublime Restaurant represents Central America, where chef Sergio Diaz creates an ambitious tasting menu that tells the story of the country’s culinary heritage and Mayan roots.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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Groups who may feel targeted by Trump rhetoric and policies – trans people, in particular, may feel less safe and fear intrusive inspections and questions at the border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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These professionals will likely ask you about your personal and financial circumstances before entering an agreement, which might seem intrusive.—
Kirk Pepi,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 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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Frozen snack foods sold under Whole Foods Market’s 365 store brand got recalled nationwide for not being what the packaging says, an annoying mistake to some people but a possibly fatal one to other customers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Achilles — and any accompanying tendonitis — is the most annoying and concerning issue for a skill player who turns 29 in June.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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