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
The Cavs led by as many as 19 in the first half, but were done in by the relentless tempo the Pacers pushed on offense and defense, and worn down over the game’s final 24 minutes.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
This crisis creates ideal robotics adoption conditions—companies actively seek automation rather than having technology pushed on them.
—Aditya Ranjan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Another TikTok user took to the app to discourage others from purchasing viral items pushed on TikTok Shop.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
The New York Times reported Tuesday that Trump views control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia as important to eventually expand Ukraine’s critical mineral extraction industry, part of an economic deal the U.S. is pushing on Kyiv.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
This crisis creates ideal robotics adoption conditions—companies actively seek automation rather than having technology pushed on them.
—Aditya Ranjan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Another TikTok user took to the app to discourage others from purchasing viral items pushed on TikTok Shop.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
The New York Times reported Tuesday that Trump views control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia as important to eventually expand Ukraine’s critical mineral extraction industry, part of an economic deal the U.S. is pushing on Kyiv.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
Verb
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The two new fire stations, plus the new fire department headquarters that is set to hold a relocated Fire Station 4, are being moved at the recommendation of a 2021 plan that looked to lower emergency response times.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Word moved around the ticket-holders, likely waiting for Novak Djokovic’s match to follow this one, that one of their own was doing something special.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Four other transfer quarterbacks also exited with years to spare.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Fischer explained that she's heard a narrative that the show declined in quality about halfway through its run, which lasted from 2005 until 2013, and that the sitcom struggled once series lead Steve Carell exited during season 7.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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The bridge will go from two lanes to alternating traffic on Waterbury Road from June 5 to July 14, according to DOT.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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Last fall, Isshiki Matcha went viral after Zheng managed to import a shipment of the famous Olympic Village chocolate muffins to the U.S. Perseverance is also important, as when the Omicron variant of Covid-19 raged through New York City just one month after Moko’s official opening.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Verb
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And they didn’t get scolded or pushed off or told to get off.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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What are the different ways bullying can show up? Violence There's no real graphic violence in the movie, but here are some examples of aggressiveness and physicality that show up: A girl is pushed off a stage during a performance.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The unidentified suspect and bus driver immediately got into an argument, during which the suspect pulled out a wrench and struck the MTA employee on the forehead.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Her goal sparked a big comeback as Providence erased a 1-0 halftime deficit and pulled out a 3-1 victory over St. Laurence in the Class 2A Kankakee Sectional championship game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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An immigrant from Kazakhstan, who asked the judge not to dismiss his case without success, walked out of the courtroom.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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In classic slasher fashion, the protagonist then walks out of the house alive, traumatized, but victorious.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20on. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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