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According to WordNet, the verb "push" has 10 sense(s).

202589576 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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate".

201872877 move strenuously and with effort; "The crowd pushed forward".

201872645 press against forcefully without moving; "she pushed against the wall with all her strength".

202054864 approach a certain age or speed; "She is pushing fifty".

201447632 make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman".

202245555 sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs); "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs".

200976653 make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops".

200765977 press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate".

201871979 move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner".

202406916 strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis".


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