push
verb (used with object)
to press upon or against (a person or thing).
Example Sentences
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The central bank raised rates on Wednesday for the first time in three years as it pushes to get inflation under control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Friedman emphasizes that some critics are concerned that a so-called BookTok phenomenon pushes literature toward consumerism and waters down literary quality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Bright cameo as he pushes for a start.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
That 850 megawatts of data coming online pushes back at fears data-center project delays could impact near-term revenue recognition, they said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
She pushes stray curls out of her face, and her eyes are filled with sympathy.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
