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
This catapulted her to another level of success and visibility.
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Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite a successful first Artemis I mission in 2022, where an unmanned Orion capsule was catapulted around the moon by the SLS, Artemis missions have faced several delays.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Biden's bid for the presidential nomination was faltering until the victory catapulted him to the front of the field.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
This may be considered presumptuous considering the tote first appeared on the scene only in 2018, but Mary Kate and Ashley’s creation has already catapulted itself into classic status.
—Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The interview catapulted his political career by reaching across political media markets.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
The show famously created a slew of stars, including Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra, who got their start on the show, and catapulted David Hasselhoff to new heights of fame.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The White Lotus is known for breaking young talent, with Season 2’s Leo Woodall and Haley Lu Richardson among those who were catapulted into stardom by the show.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Like many of her costars, Martha Plimpton's role as Stef with the cool earrings catapulted her into the Hollywood spotlight, and she's had a steady career since, though The Goonies remains one of her most popular films.
—Sarah Weldon, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite a successful first Artemis I mission in 2022, where an unmanned Orion capsule was catapulted around the moon by the SLS, Artemis missions have faced several delays.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Biden's bid for the presidential nomination was faltering until the victory catapulted him to the front of the field.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
This may be considered presumptuous considering the tote first appeared on the scene only in 2018, but Mary Kate and Ashley’s creation has already catapulted itself into classic status.
—Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The interview catapulted his political career by reaching across political media markets.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
The show famously created a slew of stars, including Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra, who got their start on the show, and catapulted David Hasselhoff to new heights of fame.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The White Lotus is known for breaking young talent, with Season 2’s Leo Woodall and Haley Lu Richardson among those who were catapulted into stardom by the show.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Like many of her costars, Martha Plimpton's role as Stef with the cool earrings catapulted her into the Hollywood spotlight, and she's had a steady career since, though The Goonies remains one of her most popular films.
—Sarah Weldon, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The same man who threw the IED lit a second device, dropped it on the street and ran, New York City’s police commissioner said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a Premier League season where set-piece goals are regularly deciding games, the Italy Under-21 international has played a huge part in the renaissance with his long throw-ins, which have been hurled up to 45 yards.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gust tore the vertical fin from the tail and hurled it into the left horizontal stabilizer, which broke off in turn.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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But Gafford is benefiting from recent alley-oop connections with Cooper Flagg, Khris Middleton and Brandon Williams, who tossed a perfect lob over two Hawks defenders Sunday.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The front turnlock helps secure the bag, even when tossed aside to hit the dance floor.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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After the shootout, another video captured the man’s car wedged in a ditch with its driver’s side door and trunk flung open.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Betts gathered the two-hopper, crossed second in stride and flung the final out to Freddie Freeman at first.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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He's got a shotgun slung across the back of his bike jersey.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Catapulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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