shove
verb (used with object)
to move along by force from behind; push.
shoved
Example Sentences
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The strategists also pointed out that investor rotation into other sectors has lifted growth prospects and valuations of many “old economy” industries, long shoved aside by investors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
They seem to take it less personally when they’re shoved into a drawer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Ilia Topuria shoved Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White House on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
The man who shoved Kelver and who allegedly initiated the confrontation, known only as “S. Durham,” has not been charged.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
When the class finally ended, I shoved myself to my feet, my stomach snarling at the possibility of lunch.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
