Pushing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Present participle of push; exerting force on something to move it away from oneself or in a particular direction. It can also mean urging or pressuring someone to do something.
“The team is pushing hard to meet the project deadline by the end of the month.”
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Contains U and -ING ending; watch for the SH combination
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Worth 13 points; the H adds value
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