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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The duo propelled the decor into the ’50s and ’60s, celebrating the brilliance of Italian masters Giò Ponti, Nanda Vigo, Gae Aulenti and Osvaldo Borsani.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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At age 17, Randell became the youngest player in club history to score a goal for the top team, and the 1-0 win over Louisville City propelled the Loons in the national tournament.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Riding the mouse was a really cool idea, but that concept was born out of a hard no to the idea of me being propelled in the sky.
—William Tinnes, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Equal parts brassy and moody, the theme has become an indelible part of American movie culture, especially as the brand has moved from a mildly popular television series to a wildly successful film juggernaut, propelling both Tom Cruise and Schifrin's catchy tune to eternal stardom.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 June 2025
At age 17, Randell became the youngest player in club history to score a goal for the top team, and the 1-0 win over Louisville City propelled the Loons in the national tournament.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Riding the mouse was a really cool idea, but that concept was born out of a hard no to the idea of me being propelled in the sky.
—William Tinnes, People.com, 26 June 2025
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 5 Jul. 2025.
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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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