jostled

VERB

bump, shake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hustle scramble shove

STRONG

bulldoze butt crash crowd elbow jab jog joggle jolt nudge press push shoulder squeeze thrust

WEAK

bang into bump heads push around push aside rough and tumble

Antonyms

STRONG

leave alone pull repress

Example Sentences

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But Milan was still badly placed and had lost his lead-out men as the sprinters jostled for position going into the final 500 metres.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The various Western powers jostled for pole position in Paris, and US vice president JD Vance delivered a blistering speech in which he said America's place at the top of the pack was non-negotiable.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

As the Popemobile made its way from the port to the waterfront, people jostled against metal barricades to get a better vantage point for smartphone videos.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan jostled for President Donald Trump’s attention on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last month.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Just then someone jostled Calder’s arm, and the letter fell.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett