push
verb (used with object)
to press upon or against (a person or thing).
have pushed
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present perfectof push.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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An extreme marine heat wave and a strong El Niño have pushed Southern California water temperatures closer to those of the turtles’ typical nesting grounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Scientists have pushed X-ray generation beyond a long-accepted limit in laser physics, revealing a surprising quantum effect that conventional theory does not account for.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Rising oil prices have pushed airlines to raise fares and cut back on flights, but the pressure on profit is uneven across the industry.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Concerns over France’s budget deficit have pushed yields higher, while U.S. and German bonds have had the opposite reaction because they are considered safer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
I could have pushed out of my seat and left the teahouse.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
