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as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares
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as in bullying
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozing
Verb
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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 -
That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Relapse is alluring, Bart is intimidating, and Son is mysterious.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the market’s recent volatility can be intimidating, experts generally recommend investors focus on their long-term goals.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lee dealt with rejection, bullying, hemophilia, misogyny, depression and suicide — issues that are very current and affect a wide, young demographic.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Thoughts about the current administration When asked if Trump’s trade war is negatively affecting his businesses, Hammer compared the president’s approach to bullying.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
6 July 2025
Noun
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As coffee lovers become more knowledgeable and discerning about the sourcing, roasting, brewing, sustainability and taste of coffee, this creates pressure on the hospitality industry to meet their expectations.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This candid conversation explores trust, strategy, career milestones, and the unfiltered reality of navigating fame, pressure, and performance together.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Moldova has been shaken by Russian meddling in the form of energy coercion, election interference and disinformation campaigns.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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The trial delved into complexities of relationships and questions of consent and coercion.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Brazil are both reigning and leading champions with eight continental titles under their belt and the highest player representation in the NWSL with five. 2022 runners-up Colombia are expected to pose a threat, while Venezuela continue to ascend.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Williams was charged this week on four counts of soliciting first degree intentional homicide in connection to the threats to witnesses in the homicide case.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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As Southeast Asian foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur on July 10-11, U.S tariff issues hovered over them like a menace.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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Honesty Before 2025 Season Vikings Linked to Major Roster Move Ahead of Training Camp During his career, Moss was an absolute menace to opposing defenses.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Researchers and experts cite many reasons for this, including the rise of gun violence, food insecurity, and health care accessibility.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, in the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis, where access for emergency food and medical workers has been made increasingly difficult by warring parties, people are fleeing violence on foot, children are malnourished, and Sudanese are dying from treatable conditions.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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“Bulldozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldozing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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