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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | button, push button |
| Type of | electric switch, electrical switch, switch |
| Has types | reset button, bell, bell push, buzzer, doorbell, horn button, mouse button, panic button |
the elevator was operated by push buttons.
the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | force |
| Type of | displace, move |
| Has types | poke at, tumble, press, prod, shove, squeeze, push up, beat back, push out, push back, stuff, thrust, push away, thrust out, drive, push aside, tip, flick, force back, topple, jam, jerk, jostle, muscle into, nose, nudge, obtrude, repulse, repel |
| Derivation | pushing, pusher |
He pushed the table into a corner.
push::verb | Spocien Dictionary
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press |
| Type of | advertize, advertise, promote |
| Verb group | advertise, advertize, promote |
The liberal party pushed for reforms.
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | energy, get-up-and-go |
| Type of | drive |
| Has types | second wind |
| Derivation | pushy |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | advance, progress, forward motion, progression, procession, onward motion, advancement |
the army made a push toward the sea.
Examples of push
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That San Antonio push came when Tyson Chandler was on the bench with four fouls.
From the sacbee.com
I just wanted to avoid crashes, push and not be pushed, be smart the whole time.
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He argues that the current push for deficit reduction makes this time different.
From the bloomberg.com
Ryan Zimmerman drove in Bernadina with a single to left to push the lead to 4-0.
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That, in turn, could push countries from recession into a full-blown depression.
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Taylor was helping to push a disabled vehicle out of the way when he was struck.
From the denverpost.com
A reconnaissance scout and infantryman, Payne was in the initial push into Iraq.
From the heraldtribune.com
When you're trying to push the limits and trying to ski fast, you make mistakes.
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We are trying to alleviate our people from poverty not push them into suffering.
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- The act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise"
- Move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
- The force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines"
- Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
- Advertise: make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops"
- Energy: enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
- A push is an applied force typically intended to drive or impel. In contrast to a pull it acts in a direction away from person or thing causing the force.
- Push is a 2009 American science fiction thriller film directed by Paul McGuigan. The film stars Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis and Djimon Hounsou. ...
- Mike Dierickx, formerly known as Dirk Dierickx, and most commonly recognized under the aliases M.I.K.E., Push or Plastic Boy, is a Belgian DJ. Best known for the song "Universal Nation", he has also released other singles including "The Legacy" and "Strange World". ...
