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Definitions

pushed

ADJECTIVE
driven
Synonyms
STRONG
consumed directed forced galvanized guided herded impelled induced motivated obsessed possessed steered
WEAK
Type A ambitious compulsive monomaniacal urged on
ADJECTIVE
moved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lifted
STRONG
carried changed conveyed displaced dragged driven elevated flown hauled lowered lugged reallocated reassigned replaced sent shifted transferred trucked
Antonyms
STRONG
kept
WEAK
remaining resident
ADJECTIVE
pressed
Synonyms
STRONG
pressured rushing urged
WEAK
in a hurry
ADJECTIVE
urged
Synonyms
STRONG
adopted advanced aided approved backed boosted commended endorsed favored praised promoted proposed ratified recommended
Antonyms
STRONG
disapproved discouraged
WEAK
condemned opposed prohibited

Example Sentences

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Bessent pushed back against that on Tuesday, telling reporters that the fund had “probably overreacted.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

During these periods, large amounts of ice are pushed quickly toward the glacier's front, often causing it to advance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

But after Morris pushed for the surgery, her doctor said it the worst case of endometriosis he had ever seen in his whole career.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

For its part, the move seems a natural move for Walmart, which has pushed further into healthcare in recent years.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

It was dark inside, so I pushed it wide open to let the light in.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo