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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Recent Examples of catapult
While Ellison’s net worth plummeted, Musk enjoyed being catapulted back to the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $35 billion gain between September 10 and 12.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The truck driver abruptly stopped, causing rotten melons and other fruit to catapult from it.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
However, his play calls, in both the real and virtual worlds, catapult his presence around the globe.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Fans catapulted themselves through the air, crawling onto the stage.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The truck driver abruptly stopped, causing rotten melons and other fruit to catapult from it.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
However, his play calls, in both the real and virtual worlds, catapult his presence around the globe.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Fans catapulted themselves through the air, crawling onto the stage.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapult
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And then Jalen Hurts threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns in the second half.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tempo, tempo, tempo Nix seems afraid to throw an interception.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Those of the Caribs who had survived the battle preferred to hurl themselves to death from the top of the cliff rather than surrender.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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The deputies eventually fought with the man and hurled him against a jail wall with enough force to knock him out.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fry, 29, fell to the ground with a bloodied face while Skubal covered his eyes, tossed his cap and turned away from the scene.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cook over medium heat until sauce clings to pasta, tossing frequently with tongs, about 2 minutes (pasta will be very saucy).—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Time will tell if Humberto will be swinging its partner round and round, flinging it harmlessly out to sea or closer to land.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The battery is flung about 3 to 6 meters, which equals roughly 10 to 20 feet.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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