to push forward

Examples

• All

• "A large man pushed his way forward.

  Fiction book (2002)

• Suddenly, Ashley pushes her way forward.

  Fiction book (2002)

• We are resilient, and the dynamism and compassion of our fellow Tucsonans will continue to push this city forward.

  Blog text (26)

• King Hrolf and his champions pushed fiercely forward, thinning the ranks of King Adil's men.

  Academic text (1999)

• During the concert, the crowd began to push forward to get a better view of the stage.

• The rescue team had to push forward through the dense fog to reach the stranded hikers.

Synonyms

P

to push

vsto push forward

∞ 1.0

To move something away from you using force, often with your hands

involves making way through people or obstacles, not just moving items

R

to rush

vsto push forward

548 1.0

To move or act quickly because a situation needs it

is specifically about moving ahead by forcing a path, not just speed

S

to shove

vsto push forward

528 2.7

Push someone or something roughly and quickly

is about advancing through a crowd rather than a brief rough act of force

P

to press

vsto push forward

141 2.7

Move close together and push forward in a crowd

is about advancing through people individually by forcing a path

T

to thrust

vsto push forward

66 3.9

To push something or someone suddenly and forcefully forward

focuses on ongoing forward movement through obstructions rather than a single sudden push

B

to break through

vsto push forward

43 3.7

To move suddenly through a barrier, as light or a person

refers more to making way through groups or crowds than escaping barriers

B

to barge

vsto push forward

• Informal

42 6.0

To force your way into a place or conversation without permission

is about making way through obstacles rather than rude entry

P

to push one's way through

vsto push forward

4 3.9

Move forward by getting past people or things blocking the way

is the general phrase for moving ahead forcefully through obstructions

B

to bum rush

vsto push forward

• Informal

1 9.6

To push into a place quickly and forcefully as a crowd

describes moving forward through a crowd but not as a crowd attack

P

to plough one's way through

vsto push forward

• UK

1 7.4

To move forward with difficulty through people or things with effort

is more about decisive force rather than slow, effortful progress

P

to push one's way past

vsto push forward

• Informal

5.6

Move forward through a crowd by forcing people aside with your body

is the broader expression for moving ahead through a crowd

B

to bullrush through

vsto push forward

• UK

8.9

Move quickly through a crowd while pushing people aside

is similar but less focused on rapid aggressive motion

T

to thrust ahead

vsto push forward

5.7

To push forward through a crowd to get ahead

is the common phrase for moving ahead through obstacles, less specific about moving others

Antonyms

P

to pull back

162 3.4

To move yourself and things backward from a place, person, or situation

How Forceful

to bullrush through

• UK

8.9

to push forward

6 3.6

to edge

10 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology