pushed forward
Pressed on ahead
Pushed forward describes movement or progress in a direction, often against resistance.
Literally, someone pushed forward through a crowd.
Figuratively, it means to advance or proceed despite obstacles: She pushed forward with the project despite budget cuts.
It can also mean to promote or advocate: The committee pushed forward a new proposal.
- persistedContinued despite difficulty
- pressed onContinued with determination
- kept goingMaintained forward motion
- soldiered onPersisted through adversity
- forcedMade to occur unwillingly
persevered · carried on · propelled · clawed · endured · spearheaded · championed · momentum · progress · made headway · advanced · accelerate · pioneered · slogged · trailblazing · impetus · labored · drive
pushed forwardpulled back
Withdrew to prior position
pushed back · retreated · reversed · drawn back · repelled
pushed forwardheld back
Kept from advancing
set back · pushed back · hindered · impeded · obstructed
pushed forwardheld back
Kept from advancing
restrained · reined in · checked · curbed · constrained
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