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
None of the bills have seen interest from GOP lawmakers, though House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson said his caucus would continue pushing on the issue until adjournment in May.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, during the Bills’ Wild Card playoff win against the Jaguars in January, quarterback Josh Allen executed the tush push on a 4th-and-1 play, trailing 24-20, that everyone saw coming.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Saudi Arabia is pushing on with its plans to become a become a key hub and player in the world of competitive gaming, having hosted the annual Esports World Cup in 2025 and 2026.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The former counterterrorism director’s assertion that Iran posed no imminent threat was a key point pushed on Gabbard during a separate Senate hearing Wednesday.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 19 Mar. 2026
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, during the Bills’ Wild Card playoff win against the Jaguars in January, quarterback Josh Allen executed the tush push on a 4th-and-1 play, trailing 24-20, that everyone saw coming.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Saudi Arabia is pushing on with its plans to become a become a key hub and player in the world of competitive gaming, having hosted the annual Esports World Cup in 2025 and 2026.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The former counterterrorism director’s assertion that Iran posed no imminent threat was a key point pushed on Gabbard during a separate Senate hearing Wednesday.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push on
Verb
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He was instructed to respond by moving his eyes from left to right, and sure enough, the researchers counted two rightward movements of his eyes.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Mercury moves through your 1st House of Identity, sharpening your voice and making your words more direct than usual.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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But earlier this week, the American star exited the Madrid Open well before the final, falling short in her bid for another tournament victory.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to investigators, a family member was repositioning a vehicle closer to the house because of incoming weather when the child exited the home unnoticed and moved into a blind spot near the vehicle.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to the international policy group, humanitarian aid shipments departing India that would typically follow the coast of the Arabian Peninsula to Sudan are instead being forced to go around the Cape of Good Hope, through the Mediterranean Sea and enter the Red Sea by way of the Suez Canal.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the king departs, whether his message will stick is another matter — Trump will be back dealing with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose own position is looking more imperiled than ever.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Five hours before the puck dropped, the get-in price was $239 for a ticket in the top row of the arena.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both Ponds and Glenn were undersized cornerbacks who both love to get physical.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the 2026 draft saw a running back go third, a middle linebacker go seventh, and nine offensive linemen gone by the end of the first round.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot that goes (on) behind the scene as a manager.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would push off negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program to a later date.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The agreement provides breathing room for Israel and Lebanon to continue diplomacy by pushing off the looming expiration of an initial, 10-day ceasefire brokered last week.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Police said firefighters pulled out a man who had burns on his body.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Delta and United Airlines pulled out in 2017 amid a political crisis that forced millions to flee the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The woman stands and walks out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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But instead of walking out into an adoring limelight, only a handful of zoo workers and passersby witnessed the pivotal moment.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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