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  • past participle of push.
  • past tense form of push.
Definitions

pushed



ADJECTIVE
pressed
Synonyms




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OpenAI, Anthropic’s chief rival, has been considering a 2026 listing, though some people familiar with the matter say it could be pushed until 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Other sources had dried up or become polluted, while unreliable tap connections had pushed more families towards handpumps.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Iranian officials, who had been anticipating the move, pushed back on Washington’s strategy even before Bessent began speaking Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Throughout the war, diplomatic efforts, pushed on by mediators, have sought a negotiated end to the conflict.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

I tried to get close, too, but kept being pushed back.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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