Push gist of argument (6)

I believe the answer is:

thrust

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This clue could be a double definition.

'push' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'gist of argument' is the second definition.
'thrust' can be an answer for 'gist' (thrust/gist of an argument). I am not sure about the 'of argument' bit.

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(Other definitions for thrust that I've seen before include "Push forward with truths" , "Shove forward" , "Push forward, as fencer does sword" , "Lunge forward" , "Push suddenly forward" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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