push on

verb

pushed on; pushing on; pushes on
Synonyms of push onnext

intransitive verb

: to continue on one's way : proceed

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Examples of push on in a Sentence

the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on
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There’s no reason to push on before this has happened. — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 The team met for one last syringe packaging push on June 25, six days out from the law’s expiration. — Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026 Interactions may feel emotionally heightened while the Leo moon pushes on Mars. — Usa Today, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Spain quickly set about flooding players forward, often dropping midfielder Rodri into defence to allow both full-backs to push on. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for push on

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of push on was in 1602

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“Push on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20on. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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