propelled; propelling
: to drive forward or onward by or as if by means of a force that imparts motion
Examples of propel in a Sentence
He grabbed him and propelled him through the door.
The train is propelled by steam.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jaquez scored 27 points in an overtime win against Michigan State, which propelled UCLA’s run to the Final Four that year.
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Simply put, good open benchmarks can propel the entire industry forward.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Apr. 2024
The stage was his playground; the mood shifted as the lights changed colors and intensity, creating a unique ambiance for each track, and Tyler seamlessly toured his discography while propelling the set forward.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
The Paramount Global acquisition would propel Ellison into a different stratosphere — with formidable challenges.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Here's a recap: 'To really good second dates': Brandon took Joy to his family's cabin for chocolate fondue, wine and deep chats
Last episode, Joy and Rogers had a breakthrough that propelled their relationship forward after a bad date soured it a few weeks prior.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2024
How that win would propel them past Dallas – and overcome Doncic’s dramatic overtime series-tying buzzer-beater in Game 4 – in the first of these tantalizing postseason meetings between the teams.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
This rare blend has propelled her to achieve remarkable feats in her career.
—Tom Brady, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Wildfires and flooding have become more intense, byproducts of the extreme weather propelled by higher temperatures.
—Sui-Lee Wee Ulet Ifansasti, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Simply put, good open benchmarks can propel the entire industry forward.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Apr. 2024
The stage was his playground; the mood shifted as the lights changed colors and intensity, creating a unique ambiance for each track, and Tyler seamlessly toured his discography while propelling the set forward.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
The Paramount Global acquisition would propel Ellison into a different stratosphere — with formidable challenges.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Here's a recap: 'To really good second dates': Brandon took Joy to his family's cabin for chocolate fondue, wine and deep chats
Last episode, Joy and Rogers had a breakthrough that propelled their relationship forward after a bad date soured it a few weeks prior.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2024
How that win would propel them past Dallas – and overcome Doncic’s dramatic overtime series-tying buzzer-beater in Game 4 – in the first of these tantalizing postseason meetings between the teams.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
This rare blend has propelled her to achieve remarkable feats in her career.
—Tom Brady, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Wildfires and flooding have become more intense, byproducts of the extreme weather propelled by higher temperatures.
—Sui-Lee Wee Ulet Ifansasti, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propel. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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propel
verb
pro·pel
prə-ˈpel 
propelled; propelling
: to push or drive usually forward or onward
a bicycle is propelled by pedals
propelled by the crowd
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