Meaning & use
Shoved
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Pushed roughly or carelessly.
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He shoved the door open with his shoulder, arms full of groceries.
She shoved the papers into her bag and ran for the bus.
A note on using this word
Past tense of 'shove,' generally implying more force or carelessness than a simple 'push.'
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pulled
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