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

pushed



ADJECTIVE
pressed
Synonyms




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Fear of cellphone crime has pushed an estimated 30 percent of Brazilians -- about 65 million people -- to keep a cheap second phone, nicknamed a "robber's phone," according to the FBSP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Another pushed a wheelbarrow, calling out, “Does anyone need a shovel, saw or hammer?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The timeline has been pushed back from earlier expectations of September or October.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

But continued dry weather this week pushed water levels at Kaub on the Rhine -- a reference point for vessels -- even further downwards and made the area unpassable for laden cargo vessels.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

James was at the worktable pushed against the wall, ironing shirts.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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