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• present participle of push.

pushing

American  

[poosh-ing] / ˈpʊʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. that pushes.

2. enterprising; energetic.

   Synonyms:

   ambitious

3. tactlessly or officiously aggressive; forward; intrusive.

   Synonyms:

   offensive

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pushing British  

/ ˈpʊʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. enterprising, resourceful, or aggressively ambitious

2. impertinently self-assertive

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adverb

1. almost or nearly (a certain age, speed, etc)

   pushing fifty

Other Word Forms

• pushingness
  noun
• pushingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of pushing

First recorded in 1520–30; push + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Seafarers from around the world were stranded and oil prices surged, pushing up the cost of energy and fuel, along with a vast range of goods that are shipped around the world.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Earlier this year, Bud Light released a Post Malone-branded, limited-edition miniature can, pushing the idea that beer in smaller cans stays cold while you drink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

OpenAI is considering pushing its planned listing into 2027, according to a report in The New York Times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Bredefeld said his reasoning for pushing forward the resolution was not to take away from anyone who wanted to celebrate Pride.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"Rrrrrrrrrr," they all said, and began pushing trucks across the bare floors and down the long hall.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry