as in threw
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 catapulted
Recent work has catapulted the director to global recognition.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
This of course all changed in 2022 with the entrance of ChatGPT and rise of large language models, which catapulted AI from interesting research to a real business opportunity, according to Ganju.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
In a few short years since launching its unscripted lineup in Korea, Netflix has catapulted local reality and competition shows onto the worldwide stage.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The attention catapulted Davis to national fame.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Deen catapulted to legendary Southern cooking status with the success of her Food Network shows, Georgia restaurants and a slew of cookbooks, homeware and endorsement deals.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The case was catapulted back to the spotlight after a two-season TV series about their case and advocacy from some high-profile figures.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
The change has catapulted Cracker Barrel into the sphere of internet discourse, as people react to the logo change from one of America's most popular restaurant chains.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The Padres hadn’t won since Pivetta last climbed a mound on Wednesday in San Francisco, a blowout that had catapulted the team into first place in the NL West this deep into a season for the first time since 2010.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
This of course all changed in 2022 with the entrance of ChatGPT and rise of large language models, which catapulted AI from interesting research to a real business opportunity, according to Ganju.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
In a few short years since launching its unscripted lineup in Korea, Netflix has catapulted local reality and competition shows onto the worldwide stage.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The attention catapulted Davis to national fame.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Deen catapulted to legendary Southern cooking status with the success of her Food Network shows, Georgia restaurants and a slew of cookbooks, homeware and endorsement deals.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The case was catapulted back to the spotlight after a two-season TV series about their case and advocacy from some high-profile figures.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
The change has catapulted Cracker Barrel into the sphere of internet discourse, as people react to the logo change from one of America's most popular restaurant chains.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The Padres hadn’t won since Pivetta last climbed a mound on Wednesday in San Francisco, a blowout that had catapulted the team into first place in the NL West this deep into a season for the first time since 2010.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
Verb
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Lewisville quarterback Tre Williams threw four touchdowns, three of them in the third.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The direct result was another throw hurled into their box with Emiliano Martinez attempting to claim the high ball — something Emery had gestured for earlier in the half.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Ted Lyons hurled a no-hitter during his 26th start of the 1926 season.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Inside the venue, Parmigiano Reggiano-forward dishes will pop up at a range of spaces, including the Commissioner’s Club, Green Room and Coaches Club where the Jets will offer antipasto stations featuring the cheese and tossed pasta stations highlighted by Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They were flung into the lagoon.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the painter had flung in two portraits at the last moment, no?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Herbert ran to his right on the Kansas City 23-yard line and slung a sidearm pass to Johnston for his second touchdown of the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lowden is already positioning himself as a Cool Dad™, with a graphic tote slung over his shoulder and a newspaper tucked under his arm.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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