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  • present participle of push.
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pushing

[poosh-ing] / ˈpʊʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
aggressive
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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And I don’t like that he is pushing you to reveal more about your assets and income in order to market more services to you.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"It's not something that we need to keep pushing to instil in people's minds," a Reform UK source adds.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Enthusiasm on AI, pushing corporate profits to a record External link, is helping the economy—and so is large government expenditure.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The administration will continue pushing our affordability agenda to enable Americans to keep more of their hard-earned money,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai in a written statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ma had taken me in hand, pushing me to cook more complicated dishes, coaching me through the advanced sewing techniques that were second nature to her.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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