push up

[poosh-uhp] / ˈpʊʃˌʌp /

VERB

rise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb grow lift move up rocket soar surge

STRONG

arise arouse aspire awake levitate mount rouse scale sprout surface surmount tower up

WEAK

be erect be located be situated blast off bob up come up get out of bed get steeper get to one's feet go uphill have foundation pile out reach up rise and shine rise up roll out sit up slope upwards stand up straighten up sweep upward turn out upspring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

descend

STRONG

calm drop fall lull sleep

WEAK

comply cooperate decline decrease give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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With Day’s co-star Glenn Close having a catty blast in a leopard-print pushup bra, the film starts goofy and stays that way.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

Initially, my pushup form was terrible—my elbows turned out, my butt in the air—and I could barely do a consecutive 10 rep.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2023

He then hugged starters on both teams, did a pushup at midcourt and kissed the giant Gators logo — all while receiving a standing ovation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2022

I feel like if you’re having a stressful week or a tough day, I’d rather punch a bag like crazy than do a pushup.

From Fox News • Jul. 23, 2020

William C. Burt died right on the armory floor in the middle of a pushup.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

push up

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