pusher

noun

Definition of pushernext
as in trader

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Recent Examples of pusher Think about the impact that curb cuts had for all people, not just people with disabilities (bike riders, stroller pushers, folks with pets). — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Best-leading-actress Oscars have gone to a range of complex female characters, performed by some of the greatest movie stars of all time—women who double as boundary pushers and helped shift the industry. — Chris Feil, Vanity Fair, 15 Mar. 2026 Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026 While competitor Leonardo is putting forward a tiltrotor craft and Sikorsky is presenting a compound pusher design based on its X2 technology, Airbus has submitted two concepts of its own. — David Szondy february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pusher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pusher
  1. trader
  2. smuggler
  3. fence
  4. bootlegger
  5. hustler
  6. fencer
Noun
  • The Pomors were seafaring Russian hunters and traders who’d travelled to Svalbard from the White Sea between the 16th and 18th centuries to hunt Arctic wildlife.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The trend kicked off a rush among investors, particularly mom-and-pop traders, to identify potential investments before they were announced, as the correct pick all but guaranteed at least an initial surge and pointed to longer-term upside.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing smugglers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The psychology and pathology are similar all around, not just with the reptile smuggler.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • Wednesday, three people appeared to hop the fence on the south side of the property, slide down the dirt and step into the house.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, in the fourth, Jensen sent another Perez pitch over the right field fence for a 6-3 advantage.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • The spicy margarita and bootlegger cocktails were lady-friend approved, and the guys all loved their beers.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bootlegger
Noun
  • Kennedy’s Albany is a vital, violent place, a hothouse of gangsters, pool hustlers, bums, crooked politicians, and showgirls.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, lifetime PDF editing access at this price is a no-brainer.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hustler
Noun
  • Of course, not every fencer will pay full price to attend.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
  • The rise of K-pop rapper Jackson Wang, who was a competitive fencer before turning his attention to music, has also spurred awareness of the sport among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026
Definition of fencer

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“Pusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pusher. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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