push (someone or something) roughly, move (something) somewhere by pushing it roughly, put (something) somewhere quickly and carelessly

shove off, shove it, shove it down someone's throat

Formal and Informal Expressions of shoves

In different contexts, you can replace 'shoves' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'push' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'push around, push aside' is a commonplace synonym.

shoves: Explore its Definition & Usage

shoves Definition

1push (someone or something) roughly
2move (something) somewhere by pushing it roughly
3put (something) somewhere quickly and carelessly

Using shoves: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shoves" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He shoves me out of the way.
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She shoved her books into her bag and ran out the door.
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He shoved the plate across the table towards me.
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She shoved the papers into her briefcase and left the room.

shoves Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shoves

pushes
thrusts
jostles

Phrases with shoves

shove off
leave a place, especially in a rude or abrupt manner
Example
I think it's time for us to shove off.
shove it
an expression of dismissal or rejection
Example
When he asked me to do his work for him, I told him to shove it.
shove it down someone's throat
force someone to accept or endure something unpleasant or unwanted
Example
I'm tired of you trying to shove your opinions down my throat.

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Summary: shoves in Brief

'Shoves' [ʃʌvz] means to push someone or something roughly, move something somewhere by pushing it roughly, or put something somewhere quickly and carelessly. It can be used in phrases like 'shove off,' meaning to leave a place, or 'shove it,' an expression of dismissal or rejection.