practically shove

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

To push something or someone with such enthusiasm or force that it is almost a shove.

shoveVERB + ADVERB

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practically

Examples (10)

  • He practically shoved the entire sandwich into his mouth.
  • The crowd was so eager that they practically shoved each other to get to the front.
  • She was so excited about the new game that she practically shoved it into her backpack.
  • The waiter practically shoved the food onto our table, eager to serve the next customer.
  • He practically shoved the door open with his shoulder to get inside quickly.
  • The children were so impatient for the show to start, they practically shoved their parents out of the way.
  • I didn't even have to ask; he practically shoved the keys into my hand.
  • The dog practically shoved its head into the bag of treats.
  • In his haste to leave, he practically shoved his coat on without looking.
  • The enthusiastic fans practically shoved the merchandise across the counter to buy it.