pushing

[ poosh-ing ]

adjective

1. that pushes.
2. enterprising; energetic.

   Synonyms: ambitious

3. tactlessly or officiously aggressive; forward; intrusive.

   Synonyms: offensive

pushing

/ ˈpʊʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. enterprising, resourceful, or aggressively ambitious
2. impertinently self-assertive

adverb

1. almost or nearly (a certain age, speed, etc)

   pushing fifty

Derived Forms

• ˈpushingness, noun
• ˈpushingly, adverb

Other Words From

• pushing·ly adverb
• pushing·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pushing¹

First recorded in 1520–30; push + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Ultimately, Republican control of Congress could prove key in pushing through his big pledges such as mass deportations, sweeping tariffs on foreign imports and the rolling back of environmental protections.

From BBC

Kennedy is known for pushing conspiracy theories and crank science.

From Salon

Trump-appointed judge Carl Nichols asked federal prosecutors On Thursday whether the incoming Department of Justice would continue prosecuting cases under Trump, pushing a trial date past Trump's inauguration date when they couldn’t answer, per Politico.

From Salon

But Jarmond’s biggest move was unquestionably pushing the school’s transition from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten as part of its efforts to remain a major player in college sports.

From Los Angeles Times

Pushing people out or only attracting supplicants.

From Slate