Propulsive force of a jet engine (6)

I believe the answer is:

thrust

(Other definitions for thrust that I've seen before include "Push forcibly, say sword" , "Force used in pushing" , "press" , "Push forward with truths" , "Force from jet engine" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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