Definition of pushes

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  • pushes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • pushes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • pushes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of pushes

  • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action (verb)

    Examples

    1. He pushed her to finish her doctorate

    Synonyms

    1. bear on
  • the act of applying force in order to move something away (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave the door a hard push
    2. the pushing is good exercise

    Synonyms

    1. pushing
  • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby (verb)

    Examples

    1. `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman

    Synonyms

    1. press
  • an electrical switch operated by pressing (noun)

    Examples

    1. the elevator was operated by push buttons
    2. the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk

    Synonyms

    1. button
    2. push button
  • move with force (verb)

    Examples

    1. He pushed the table into a corner

    Synonyms

    1. force
  • strive and make an effort to reach a goal (verb)

    Examples

    1. We have to push a little to make the deadline!

    Synonyms

    1. drive
    2. labor
    3. labour
    4. tug
  • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model

    Synonyms

    1. advertise
    2. advertize
    3. promote
  • approach a certain age or speed (verb)

    Examples

    1. She is pushing fifty

    Synonyms

    1. crowd
  • the force used in pushing (noun)

    Examples

    1. the push of the water on the walls of the tank

    Synonyms

    1. thrust
  • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for (verb)

    Examples

    1. The liberal party pushed for reforms
    2. The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

    Synonyms

    1. agitate
    2. campaign
    3. crusade
    4. fight
    5. press
  • enterprising or ambitious drive (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. energy
    2. get-up-and-go
  • an effort to advance (noun)

    Examples

    1. the army made a push toward the sea
  • move strenuously and with effort (verb)

    Examples

    1. The crowd pushed forward
  • press against forcefully without moving (verb)

    Examples

    1. she pushed against the wall with all her strength
  • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs

See definition of pushes in Merriam Webster