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.
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Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
But despite his best efforts, the videos propelled him to some very exciting opportunities.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Hoping for a spark, the Cubs watched Ramírez notch his first major-league hit — an RBI double that propelled a three-run second inning.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Mines could be rocket-propelled, cabled or sit on the seabed and be triggered by sound, movement or light.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for propel
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propel. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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