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
The year started off slowly for Hollywood, with the first real breakout, Warner Bros’ A Minecraft Movie, catapulting us into the spring.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
The roster — that at the time included six players who played in All-Star Games — catapulted the team to a 32-8 record, the best in franchise history.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
And Katy Perry, one of six notable women catapulted to the edge of space, got a lot of it.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Each of the events led with Orange County bands who catapulted to stardom, in part, thanks to the 300-cap venue known for its shoulder-to-shoulder intimacy, a rare stage without a crowd barrier, and a DIY music scene that cultivated community.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
The roster — that at the time included six players who played in All-Star Games — catapulted the team to a 32-8 record, the best in franchise history.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
And Katy Perry, one of six notable women catapulted to the edge of space, got a lot of it.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Each of the events led with Orange County bands who catapulted to stardom, in part, thanks to the 300-cap venue known for its shoulder-to-shoulder intimacy, a rare stage without a crowd barrier, and a DIY music scene that cultivated community.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapult
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But Pierre threw the ball away leading to two more free throws for Council with 21 seconds remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over roughly three hours, agents came under gunfire, were rammed four times and faced mobs hurling debris.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Also this week, a former paralegal was acquitted after hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in August; Sabzi, a deli in Cornwall, England, is alleging that author Yasmin Khan’s new cookbook with the same name is trademark infringement; and more.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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A week later, a skeptical Supreme Court might toss them out entirely.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Taste traditionally prepared dishes at the pioneer picnic, join in frontier festivities, toss tomahawks and enjoy family-friendly games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The redshirt sophomore slowed up to force contact with a trailing Ewin near midcourt and later flung his body on Ewin’s screen for an offensive whistle.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some critics called for more editorial discipline in the film, or found Lawrence’s onscreen spin cycle of anguish, which involves literally clawing her way up walls or flinging herself through glass doors, to be repetitive.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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