Showing Results for "pushed"

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

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The 37-year-old suspected she had the condition and pushed for answers from five specialist hospitals before consultant obstetrician Dr Chineze Otigbah diagnosed her, meaning her baby girl Ishaani was delivered safely.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Then came Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who pushed the Moynihan Train Hall to completion after a 20-year slog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

"On the other hand, Musk frequently makes claims that are not real," he said, citing deadlines that are regularly pushed back.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In recent decades, however, marine pollution and environmental decline have pushed Pinna nobilis toward extinction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Little Britches pushed back her bonnet, and bounced in teacher’s chair.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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