as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
catapulted a pumpkin into the next yard
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The program is a centennial celebration of saxophonist John Coltrane and Miles Davis, focusing on the trumpeter’s era-defining mid-1950s quintet that catapulted Coltrane into prominence.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The sophomore, who has started every game this season while emerging as a reliable stopper for the Buffs’ dominant defense, says that conversations with Elliott Whidden after the ASU loss catapulted her to more consistency in 2026.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
After three years under Olamide’s YBNL Nation, the label that catapulted Asake into global stardom, the Nigerian pop star declined to renew his contract and founded his own independent label, Giran Republic.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
From hardscaping to lush lawns and romantic-looking curb appeal, the right landscaping can catapult your small front yard to the envy of the neighborhood.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The sophomore, who has started every game this season while emerging as a reliable stopper for the Buffs’ dominant defense, says that conversations with Elliott Whidden after the ASU loss catapulted her to more consistency in 2026.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
After three years under Olamide’s YBNL Nation, the label that catapulted Asake into global stardom, the Nigerian pop star declined to renew his contract and founded his own independent label, Giran Republic.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
From hardscaping to lush lawns and romantic-looking curb appeal, the right landscaping can catapult your small front yard to the envy of the neighborhood.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapult
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Snell worked around Kim’s throwing error in the third to pitch a scoreless third and his day was done after 77 pitches.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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With runners on first and second and one away, new reliever Tim Hill then made the unwise decision to throw to third after fielding a comebacker.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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During another act of vandalism, the suspects hurled an egg at a home, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The mega-tsunami wreaked havoc across the landscape, stripping forests down to bare rock, ripping trees out by their roots and hurling boulders.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Fatu annihilated Reigns with another vicious clothesline and tossed him shoulder-first into the steel ring post.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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After Washington opener Richard Lovelady tossed two scoreless innings, Zack Littell worked four innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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The officer was flung from the vehicle, according to the office, and suffered a kneecap fracture.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That loop flung Integrity back toward Earth.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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