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PUSHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Pushes.

Pushes - as a noun

The act of applying force in order to move something away

Example: "He gave the door a hard push"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pushing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuationpropulsion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The force used in pushing

Example: "The push of the water on the walls of the tank"

Enterprising or ambitious drive

Example: "Europeans often laugh at american energy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
energyget-up-and-go
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An electrical switch operated by pressing

Example: "The elevator was operated by push buttons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buttonpush button
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electric switchelectrical switchswitch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An effort to advance

Example: "The army made a push toward the sea"

Pushes - as a verb

Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

Example: "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exhortpressurgeurge on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

Example: "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertiseadvertizepromote
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
praise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strive and make an effort to reach a goal

Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drivelaborlabourtug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fightstruggle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Press against forcefully without moving

Example: "She pushed against the wall with all her strength"

Approach a certain age or speed

Example: "She is pushing fifty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowd

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

Example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitatecampaigncrusadefightpress

Sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

Example: "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"

Move strenuously and with effort

Example: "The crowd pushed forward"

Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

Example: "`now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press

Example Sentences

"She pushes the door open and enters the room."
"He pushes the shopping cart through the supermarket aisles."
"The toddler pushes his toy car across the floor."
"The strong wind pushes against the sail, propelling the boat forward."
"The teacher pushes her students to achieve their full potential."
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Word Game Points

Is PUSHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pushes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUSHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PUSHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pushes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUSHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PUSHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pushes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUSHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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