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
But American food has always been plural, its dishes sharpened by political, economic, and social clashes that catapulted people and ingredients across vast bodies of water and unforgiving landscapes.
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Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
The mother of four catapulted her family into the spotlight when Alana, her youngest child, appeared on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras in 2009.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The book also catapulted the then-venture capitalist into the national eye.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Minecraft live within the Xbox gaming empire, catapulted to leading global status by the acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in 2023.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The Duffers spent the last decade at Netflix overseeing the streamer’s breakout hit Stranger Things, which catapulted them to be among the most important creatives at the streamer.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Vance’s first book catapulted him to prominence with its portrait of working-class white America.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
In Los Angeles, Graham catapulted to national prominence, preaching for eight consecutive weeks to some three hundred and fifty thousand people.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Over in Japan, the AI fever caused the benchmark Nikkei 225 to surge 70% from a year ago and catapulted SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son to the top of the country’s wealth league.
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
The mother of four catapulted her family into the spotlight when Alana, her youngest child, appeared on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras in 2009.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The book also catapulted the then-venture capitalist into the national eye.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Minecraft live within the Xbox gaming empire, catapulted to leading global status by the acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in 2023.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The Duffers spent the last decade at Netflix overseeing the streamer’s breakout hit Stranger Things, which catapulted them to be among the most important creatives at the streamer.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Vance’s first book catapulted him to prominence with its portrait of working-class white America.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
In Los Angeles, Graham catapulted to national prominence, preaching for eight consecutive weeks to some three hundred and fifty thousand people.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Over in Japan, the AI fever caused the benchmark Nikkei 225 to surge 70% from a year ago and catapulted SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son to the top of the country’s wealth league.
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
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The impact threw everyone on board into the water and ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Even on a day when 2025 Nationa League strikeout leader Logan Webb threw his first complete game of the season, the Marlins managed to squeeze out five hits and two runs over eight innings.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Or other words that have been hurled at him.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Videos circulating social media showed objects being hurled from a rowdy crowd in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-4 superstar after the Knicks’ historic come-from-behind win on Wednesday night.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Staying on theme, Diaz tossed her hair into a quick updo with face-framing tendrils hanging out.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Cardboard boxes, whether filled or not, should definitely be tossed, as these attract insects of all kinds.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Others got flung toward the accreting planet by collisions or close encounters with other objects, and Jupiter played a key role in that process.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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During parades, the ribbons are flung out of windows along the route, creating a winding, dramatic effect.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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With a golf bag slung over his shoulder and 23-month-old son Bennett in his arms, the two-time Masters champion strolled with wife Meredith, his high school sweetheart, and their newborn son Remy tucked away in a baby carrier after arriving just 12 days earlier.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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