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Definitions

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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Instead, Owens received an outpouring of support from fellow actors and fans who pushed back against the idea that honest work should ever be a source of embarrassment.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It had pushed for a revision in favour of the vice-president being jointly elected with the president, rather than appointed.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“It’s now clear that I’ve pushed a little too far and I really need to try new interventions to stabilize my health,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The local agency pushed back in a statement after the budget was released.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Not until she asked for the opportunities and pushed to be better.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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