shove
verb (used with object)
to move along by force from behind; push.
shoving
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present participleof shove.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"It was hectic," she said "There were people just pushing and shoving and running past us and climbing up the rocks to get up."
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
While some protesters were seen pushing and shoving with police, the footage showed no direct attack on officers or attempt to set construction machinery on fire as alleged, the judge said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
I try to help them think through things rather than shoving anything down their throat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I’d never played a game like that with as many cheap shots and people shoving you in the back” forward Bradley Barcola said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Finally, Sutton looked up, shoving the phone in his pocket reluctantly.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
