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
Weakening the Dollar Another aspect is the existing push on tariffs.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The duties, which coincide with an even broader push on levies starting next week, represent a major escalation in an already brewing global trade war.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
On a typical tush push, a quarterback will take the snap from under center and try to run forward while multiple players lined up behind him aid him with a push on his backside.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
The vehicle became noticeably more sluggish, and power didn’t kick in significantly with a hard push on the accelerator.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The duties, which coincide with an even broader push on levies starting next week, represent a major escalation in an already brewing global trade war.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
On a typical tush push, a quarterback will take the snap from under center and try to run forward while multiple players lined up behind him aid him with a push on his backside.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
The vehicle became noticeably more sluggish, and power didn’t kick in significantly with a hard push on the accelerator.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
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The company intended to move the drug into late-stage testing, which is generally the last phase of development before a company submits the potential treatment to government regulators for approval.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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While stocks may continue their short-term celebration, the long-term sustainability of this rally is being undermined by something few are talking about: a major foreign holder of U.S. debt may be exiting the market in protest.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wong remained in the game to finish the inning but soon exited.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fields and Wilson departed this offseason, while backup Skylar Thompson was signed and Rudolph returned, possibly starting if the Steelers don't sign Rodgers and make a big trade.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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King said records show the plane arrived there March 22 and departed the day of the crash.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the game, Joel intercedes by shoving the man, Seth, and telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their arrests came after a social media video of the four riding their horses through a Walmart in Baker — located about 11 miles north of Baton Rouge — went viral.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the Knicks went 0-10 against the league’s top three teams (the Celtics, Cavaliers and Thunder).—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Piano Man has to push off several of his 2025 tour dates.—
Piet Levy,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Nuttall was temporarily pushed off the track and FitzGerald had to run around Koster.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Weezer were added to the Coachella lineup as a last-minute surprise over the weekend, alongside Ed Sheeran, as acts including FKA Twigs had to pull out of the event.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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If international investors decide to pull out of U.S. assets, that will hit bonds and the dollar alike.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Holloway was seen walking out of the Blues’ dressing room in a suit after the game and didn’t appear to be wearing any wrap or brace.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Role Model asked the crowd in a video posted to TikTok, before Reneé Rapp walked out and began dancing.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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