Shoving vs. git push.
Which meaning of Push is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Push (physical) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Push (version control) arrived in 2005. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Push (physical)Push (version control)
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Duplicate's share of attention
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The case for each meaning
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Original · ancient / pre-modern
Push (physical)
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Duplicate · c. 2005
Push (version control)
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