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| 1. | [ adjective ] marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative | |
| Synonyms: | aggressive pushy pushful enterprising | |
| Examples: | "an aggressive young executive" "a pushful insurance agent" "a pushing youth intent on getting on in the world" |
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| Related terms: | ambitious | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of applying force in order to move something away | |
| Synonyms: | push | |
| Examples: | "he gave the door a hard push" "the pushing is good exercise" |
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| Related terms: | propulsion press shove depression boost nudge push push | |
| Similar spelling: |
puking pushiness |
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