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pushing

[poosh-ing] / ˈpʊʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
aggressive
Synonyms


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In the months up to last October, AI-related stocks—especially suppliers to data centers—soared in the hope of something great, pushing up valuations while earnings predictions lagged behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

I get the humor, but I am pushing back against the message.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Kirsty's story is also an example of the increasingly internationalised nature of scamming and with the costs adding up, governments and companies are pushing for international cooperation to stop the scammers.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Treasurys — pushing yields up sharply and causing big drops in Treasury prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

There were waves cutting in one direction and waves pushing over them.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el