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push in

[poosh-in] / ˈpʊʃˌɪn /
VERB
dent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
nick
STRONG
dig dimple dint furrow gouge hollow imprint indent mark notch perforate pit ridge scratch
WEAK
make concave press in
Antonyms
STRONG
fill flush
WEAK
bulge
VERB
interlope
Synonyms
STRONG
advance encroach encumber hinder impede impose infringe inquire interfere interpose intrude invade kibitz molest obtrude pry snoop tamper trespass
WEAK
abuse rights barge in break in on busybody butt in chime in come uninvited crash the gates dabble in fool with horn in intermeddle mess around mix in put two cents in sidewalk-superintend stick nose in worm in
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist facilitate forward help leave alone retreat withdraw yield
VERB
intrude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encroach infringe interfere invade meddle
STRONG
bother disturb entrench insinuate intercalate interject interlope interpolate interpose introduce obtrude overstep pester thrust violate
WEAK
barge in butt in chisel in cut in go beyond hold up horn in intermeddle
Antonyms
STRONG
erase please subtract
WEAK
leave leave alone withdraw
VERB
meddle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hinder impede impose infringe intrude tamper
STRONG
advance encroach encumber inquire interlope interpose invade kibitz molest obtrude pry snoop trespass
WEAK
abuse rights barge in break in on busybody butt in chime in come uninvited crash the gates dabble in fool with horn in intermeddle mess around mix in put two cents in sidewalk-superintend stick nose in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist facilitate forward help leave alone
STRONG
retreat yield
WEAK
avoid dodge ignore stay out of

Example Sentences

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The poor conditions were also the backdrop for a push in 1980 by the New Progressive Party governor at the time, Carlos Romero Barceló, to codify voting rights for prisoners.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

It’s hard to see the push in Louisiana as different from these efforts.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Last week, Tottenham had a Randal Kolo Muani goal ruled out when there was a small push in the back of Gabriel.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“So another hawkish print today would further push in that direction,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

I push in and turn the handle to lock it.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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