Synonyms of catapulted

catapulted

verb

past tense of catapult

as in threw

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

catapulted a pumpkin into the next yard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threw
• hurled
• tossed
• flung
• slung
• launched
• fired
• pegged
• heaved
• cast
• hurtled
• pitched
• dashed
• lobbed
• darted
• chucked
• lofted
• propelled
• let fly
• pelted
• bowled
• flipped
• rolled
• precipitated
• hooked
• thrust
• passed
• gunned
• projected
• ejected
• impelled
• shot
• bucked
• rifled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catapulted

But survival there was impossible; like her cousin Kal-El, or Superman, before her, Kara was placed in a pod and catapulted to Earth for her safety, along with her scampish dog, Krypto. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026

The Hibbitt acquisition catapulted North America to become JD’s largest market. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 June 2026

And the reasons go beyond the ongoing 23-8 stretch that has catapulted Miami to the third wild card spot (at 49-42) entering this week’s six-game homestand before the All-Star break. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Packaging the 64th pick with one of their thirds could have catapulted them into the mid-40s, according to PuckPedia’s Perri Pick Value Calculator. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Cape Verde came onto the international stage with a thrilling show — shocking the world with its 0-0 draw against Spain, where Vozinha was catapulted into sports stardom for stonewalling the Spanish, and on to its 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026

Little Richard Little Richard, a former teenage drag queen (performing as Princess Lavonne) from the deep south, catapulted himself onto the American pop music scene in the 1950s with a signature blend of gospel, blues, and a fearless attitude. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

This World Cup has made unlikely international stars out of a plucky Cape Verde squad, further catapulted the status of gargantuan Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and firmly planted Lionel Messi as the greatest player of his generation. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026