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

• pushingly adverb
• pushingness noun

Etymology

Origin of pushing

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

Example Sentences

Her group is considering pushing for a law next year that would clearly label the coverage so consumers better understand what they are buying.

From Los Angeles Times

You’ve got a relatively young City Council that has been pushing some very progressive goals, not just on housing, but also on minimum wage and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times

So, it is no surprise that Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are pushing hard for Semenyo now – even if his stats suggest he wouldn't be a huge improvement on the wide options they already have.

From BBC

According to scientists, the crisis is being driven by a fast-growing bear population, combined with a falling human population and poor acorn harvest pushing bears to seek food elsewhere.

From Barron's

“However, in cutting rates further, there is an increased risk in pushing long-term bond yields higher and undermining the dollar.”

From The Wall Street Journal