Synonyms for

Pushing

Verb / ˈpʊʃɪŋ / Another word for pushing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of using force to move something forward or away

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

propelling advancing urging promoting

Informal

shoving nudging jostling leaning on

Literary

impelling driving thrusting

Antonyms

pulling resisting stopping holding hindering preventing deterring

Common collocations

  • pushing forward
  • pushing back
  • pushing through
  • pushing limits
  • pushing the envelope
  • pushing for change
  • pushing a button
  • pushing a cart

Word family

noun push
verb push
adjective pushy
adverb pushingly

Usage note

The word 'pushing' can refer to a physical action or a metaphorical one, such as 'pushing for a promotion'. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She is pushing her bike up the hill.
  2. He is pushing the door open with his foot.
  3. The movers are pushing the couch into the truck.
  4. She is pushing the shopping cart down the aisle.
  5. The wind is pushing the leaves across the yard.

Quotes

  • Fall seven times, stand up eight. Don't give up, don't give in. Keep pushing.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
  • I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.

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