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  • present participle of push.
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pushing

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


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Pushing the idea was Peter Tchir, a money manager at Academy Services — but he is hardly alone.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Pushing up the price of the tokens in this environment will only slow adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Pushing against Chinese dominance will "take discipline, focus and clear planning", she said during a rare press visit to the company's sprawling chemical plant in Malaysia's Gebeng industrial hub, near the coastal city of Kuantan.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Pushing all their chips into the middle for a team that doesn’t have a chance in hell is not building sustainable success.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Pushing Ranofer aside, Gebu opened the gate and raised his torch for Wenamon to pass through.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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