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
Some might say those head-down, solitary spells catapulted Hobert into a genuine flow state.
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Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The show's popularity has catapulted several of its stars, not just Paul, into other high-profile roles.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The case, which explored questions about free speech and the limits of artistic criticism, has also catapulted the rapper back into pop culture’s lexicon.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The fallout from her arrest, and her turbulent relationship and pregnancy with Mortensen, was captured for the first season of Mormon Wives, which catapulted to quick success for Hulu.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The uprising catapulted Shah to national prominence.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The spectacle comported with the prevailing views of this ensemble’s antisemitism, but its sheer brazenness catapulted them to a new level of mainstream notoriety.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
The attack that nearly killed him catapulted him to power, as the Islamic Republic, fighting for its own survival, closed ranks around a son committed to his father’s revolutionary principles—choosing continuity over competence and familiarity over sudden change.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The conflict with Iran has strangled movement through the Persian Gulf and catapulted the price of a barrel of oil.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The show's popularity has catapulted several of its stars, not just Paul, into other high-profile roles.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The case, which explored questions about free speech and the limits of artistic criticism, has also catapulted the rapper back into pop culture’s lexicon.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The fallout from her arrest, and her turbulent relationship and pregnancy with Mortensen, was captured for the first season of Mormon Wives, which catapulted to quick success for Hulu.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The uprising catapulted Shah to national prominence.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The spectacle comported with the prevailing views of this ensemble’s antisemitism, but its sheer brazenness catapulted them to a new level of mainstream notoriety.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
The attack that nearly killed him catapulted him to power, as the Islamic Republic, fighting for its own survival, closed ranks around a son committed to his father’s revolutionary principles—choosing continuity over competence and familiarity over sudden change.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The conflict with Iran has strangled movement through the Persian Gulf and catapulted the price of a barrel of oil.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
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Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ohtani threw a total of 67⅓ innings last year (including the postseason) in his return from a second elbow surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The impact severed the cockpit, and hurled a flight attendant -- still secured to her seat -- far from the crash site, her daughter told a Canadian TV station.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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The impact severed the cockpit, and hurled a flight attendant — still secured to her seat — far from the crash site, her daughter told a Canadian TV station.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jordan tossed all 7 innings allowing just 2 hits while striking out 11 and walking 2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Everything out of spring training has been promising for Cole, the 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner, who tossed a scoreless inning in his return to game action last week.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The impact of the crash flung Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and 1-year-old Joaquim Ramos Pinto de Oliveira more than 100 feet from the bus stop.—
Annie Vainshtein,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Doughty flung a wrist shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see with four bodies in front of the crease.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wet laundry is slung over pipelines to dry; the kpokpo (tapioca) cassava is dried in front of the gas flare.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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