propulsive
adjective
pro·pul·sive
prə-ˈpəl-siv 
: tending or having power to propel
propulsive force
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Showing little propulsive momentum at the index level and under the sway of wide dispersion among stocks and sectors, this churning phase has left investor positioning and attitudes shy of dangerous extremes.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The moment underscored the unifying, propulsive force that began with a handful of enthusiasts and grew into an institution of international renown.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
These gags can be funny, but the propulsive mechanics of farce require more of a sense of movement.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
The book is a sensitive, humane, and propulsive exploration of suicide, which highlights both its urgency and complexity.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The moment underscored the unifying, propulsive force that began with a handful of enthusiasts and grew into an institution of international renown.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
These gags can be funny, but the propulsive mechanics of farce require more of a sense of movement.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
The book is a sensitive, humane, and propulsive exploration of suicide, which highlights both its urgency and complexity.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Propulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propulsive. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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