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pushing

pushing

1.2
To use force to move something away from you
  • noun
  • /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
translation icon : empuje
  • The pushing motion helped to move the table away from the wall.

Rowing, similar thing, mostly concentric pushing A sled is fantastic.

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Examples

  • She used a lot of force in her pushing of the car out of the mud.

  • The pushing of the heavy box required all of his strength.

  • Rowing, similar thing, mostly concentric pushing A sled is fantastic.

    Andrew Huberman

  • Comparison of Pushing, Pulling, and Turning Forces Required for Ceiling-Mounted Versus Floor-Based Full Body Sling Lifts

    Academic text (2006)

Synonyms

push
vspushing
138 1.0

A force that moves something away from you

is the same action but expressed as the continuous -ing form
propulsion
vspushing
82 6.2

A force that pushes something forward, like an engine or wind

focuses on applying force to move something rather than the mechanical system
nudge
vspushing
23 3.5

A small push with an elbow or hand to get someone's attention

refers to applying force in general, not only small or gentle touches
press
vspushing
11 1.3

A push on something that applies pressure to it

focuses on moving something away or in a direction rather than only pressing
thrusting
vspushing
3 5.4

A sharp, strong movement of the hand or object like a jab

is a broader application of force and not necessarily sharp or violent
repulsion
vspushing
  • Specialized
3 6.4

A force that pushes objects away from each other

describes an agent applying force to move things rather than a natural force
projection
vspushing
2 3.8

Sending something out from a surface

emphasizes applying force to move things rather than projecting or throwing them
forcing out
vspushing
5.5

An action that makes someone leave a job or place against their will

describes general applied force to move items, not specifically to remove them
impulsion
vspushing
7.9

A sudden strong feeling or push that makes people and things act

describes applying force more generally, not only sudden impulses
pressing
vspushing
3.7

Putting pressure on something by pushing or squeezing it

is about moving objects away by force rather than sustaining pressure

Antonyms

pulling
1 1.0

An act of using force to move something toward you

Compounds

pushing boundaries
  • Informal
3 6.0

Challenging normal limits or rules to try new ideas

symbol pushing
8.5

A way of promoting signs or images to change what people think

How Forceful

thrusting
3 5.4
to shove
528 2.7
pushing
1.2
pressing
3.7
to nudge
33 3.8

Surface Forms

push singular
pushes plural
pushings plural

Morphology

pushing = push (transparent) = push + ing

Standard nominalization/gerund formation from the verb 'push'; the meaning is directly derived from the base verb.

Etymology

Pushing comes from an old word that meant 'to strike' or 'to drive', and it shares the same root as push and the everyday word pulse, which gives the image of a quick beat or thrust. That's why pushing means using force to move something away or in a direction.