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pushed

ADJECTIVE
driven
Synonyms
STRONG
consumed directed forced galvanized guided herded impelled induced motivated obsessed possessed steered
WEAK
Type A ambitious compulsive monomaniacal urged on
ADJECTIVE
moved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lifted
STRONG
carried changed conveyed displaced dragged driven elevated flown hauled lowered lugged reallocated reassigned replaced sent shifted transferred trucked
Antonyms
STRONG
kept
WEAK
remaining resident
ADJECTIVE
pressed
Synonyms
STRONG
pressured rushing urged
WEAK
in a hurry
ADJECTIVE
urged
Synonyms
STRONG
adopted advanced aided approved backed boosted commended endorsed favored praised promoted proposed ratified recommended
Antonyms
STRONG
disapproved discouraged
WEAK
condemned opposed prohibited

Example Sentences

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He said he had always wanted to build a boat, and the 50th anniversary celebration of the film last year pushed him to finish his project.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“This is where Rioters have pushed the boundaries of game development in service of delivering incredible games and experiences to players around the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He received the honor of a Journal stipple portrait in 1985, after he was pushed out of the company that he co-founded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

March’s nearly 10% decline pushed sentiment to extreme pessimism.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Jumping up as the car’s flame went higher, he pushed the control box’s toggles down hard.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.