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Recent Examples of jostle
But a number of plot elements keep jostling you back to the present moment.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Curry is 38 with a bad knee; Green is 36 with 14 years of jostling with bigs 50 pounds heavier than him, and could leave in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
So, how to make the most of a visit without getting bogged down in mobs of tour groups and Instagrammers jostling for the iconic shot?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Sunbeds and towels jostle for space like life-size Tetris pieces on the volcanic slate-gray sands of Lemesos's Dasoudi beach; farther along the coast, Malindi, a beach bar and restaurant, attracts a lunchtime crowd that lingers long after the sun has set.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Curry is 38 with a bad knee; Green is 36 with 14 years of jostling with bigs 50 pounds heavier than him, and could leave in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
So, how to make the most of a visit without getting bogged down in mobs of tour groups and Instagrammers jostling for the iconic shot?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Sunbeds and towels jostle for space like life-size Tetris pieces on the volcanic slate-gray sands of Lemesos's Dasoudi beach; farther along the coast, Malindi, a beach bar and restaurant, attracts a lunchtime crowd that lingers long after the sun has set.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jostle
Verb
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Its prices are pushing up airfares, baggage fees and add-on charges.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Some lawmakers also want legislation that could push back on Selig’s offensive by affirming states’ authority to rein in the platforms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When picking your own, avoid squeezing the berries.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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That’s way too much time to squeeze into a mere 140 minutes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Jostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jostle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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