pusher

noun

push·​er ˈpu̇-shər How to pronounce pusher (audio)
Synonyms of pushernext
: one that pushes
especially : one that pushes illegal drugs

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Julia Fox has been building a name for herself as a fashion boundary-pusher over the past few years. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 People-business strategists will run the place while policy pushers get pushed aside. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 So many visitors get suckered into pasting and running the command that just about every malware pusher has adopted the technique. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 The 60-part, 45 mm case combines a titanium body with pink gold lugs, bezel and pushers. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pusher

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First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pusher was in 1591

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“Pusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pusher. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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pusher

noun
push·​er ˈpu̇sh-ər How to pronounce pusher (audio)
1
: one that pushes
2
: a seller of illegal drugs

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