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as in to push
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off
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as in to move
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propel
However, the breakout performance of Kyren Paris, as well as the home run happy lineup, has propelled the Angels to a 9-6 start and first place standing in the American League West.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Her findings could propel the case back to the Supreme Court.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket propelled the women almost 66 miles into the atmosphere, according to Blue Origin.
—Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Their triangular forewings propel them at up to 30 miles per hour.
—Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Her findings could propel the case back to the Supreme Court.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket propelled the women almost 66 miles into the atmosphere, according to Blue Origin.
—Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Their triangular forewings propel them at up to 30 miles per hour.
—Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propel
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Kent Nishimura | Reuters Trump tariffs push Asian trade partners to weigh investing in massive Alaska energy project Alaska has long sought to build an 800-mile pipeline that would eventually cool gas into liquid for export to Asia.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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The transition began in earnest a little over four years ago, prompted by COVID-19, which pushed huge amounts of human interaction onto screens and raised the demand for captioning.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Martinez moves well enough laterally to make defenders miss and bounce outside.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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In recent decades, the agency has continued boring tunnels where needed to move water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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When his son stepped in between Balmer and his wife, Balmer allegedly shoved his son out of the way and then punched his wife with a closed fist.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Cody then admitted to shoving his son and that a fight ensued between all parties.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Ontario Home Builders’ Association warned last month that tariffs and counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products would likely drive up the costs of construction materials, making building and buying new homes more expensive, worsening the housing affordability issue.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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As tariffs are expected to drive prices up, consumers may be tempted to buy ahead, even big-ticket items such as cars, laptops, smartphones or even homes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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But after one particularly long period in the 13th century with no pope, the church imposed new rules that thrust the election — literally — behind closed doors.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Troopers located the Tesla and allegedly observed the vehicle traveling in the center lane at approximately 30 mph with its four-way hazard lights activated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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The final step requires flat ironing hair in small sections to activate the treatment.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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There simply was not an apparent burning platform to compel leadership to alter course—or to impel stakeholders to align on a new vision for the future.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Creating Equitable Opportunities For Learners Everywhere The intersection of technology and education is one of the most compelling areas to impel social and economic development.—
Haroldo Jacobovicz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propel. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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