push
verb (used with object)
to press upon or against (a person or thing).
are pushing
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present progressiveof push.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But he will soon be traveling to Washington, D.C., where Route 66 boosters are pushing a pair of identical bills that call for creation of a Route 66 National Historic Trail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
The telecommunication sector has emerged as one of the most financially strained corners of corporate America, where fierce competition, slowing growth and a challenging refinancing environment are pushing more operators into distress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
“Since wealthier buyers are more likely to be insulated from inflation and other headwinds that are pushing some buyers to the sidelines, we’re seeing the homes that sell trend toward the higher end.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
A proposed state mandate and shrinking insurance options are pushing homeowners to turn a critical 5-foot zone around their homes into a buffer against wildfires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
There’s fog in the morning now and the farm stands are pushing pumpkins.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
