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jostled

[ˈdʒɒsəld]

jostled Definition

  • 1to push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
  • 2to compete for space or attention in a forceful or aggressive way

Using jostled: Examples

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

  • Example

    The passengers jostled one another trying to get off the train.

  • Example

    The reporters jostled each other for a better view of the accident.

  • Example

    The children jostled to be the first in line for the ice cream truck.

jostled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jostled

Phrases with jostled

  • to compete aggressively for a favorable position

    Example

    The candidates jostled for position in the final days before the election.

  • jostle someone's memory

    to cause someone to remember something

    Example

    The sight of the old house jostled her memory and she suddenly remembered her childhood there.

  • to force someone out of a position or situation through aggressive competition

    Example

    The new CEO jostled the old one out of his position through a series of strategic moves.

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Summary: jostled in Brief

To 'jostle' [ˈdʒɒsəld] means to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, often in a crowded space. It can also refer to competing for space or attention in an aggressive way. Examples include 'The passengers jostled one another trying to get off the train' and 'The reporters jostled each other for a better view of the accident.' Phrases include 'jostle for position,' 'jostle someone's memory,' and 'jostle someone out of something.'