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
The film follows Prime Minister Jacinda Arden over seven years as she is catapulted to the top of New Zealand politics.
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
Shakur’s political work garnered her attention in the 1960s and ‘70s, and thus catapulted her onto a larger stage.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Taylor Swift is a music and pop culture icon, and these last few years catapulted her to even more success thanks to her new albums and the international Eras Tour that had over 150 tour dates.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The rapper’s willingness to provoke, which often came bundled in a conversation about mental health, catapulted him to the top of pop culture and later, knocked him off the apex.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s death stunned the political world and catapulted a new conversation about political violence back into the mainstream.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
While Ellison’s net worth plummeted, Musk enjoyed being catapulted back to the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $35 billion gain between September 10 and 12.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Fans catapulted themselves through the air, crawling onto the stage.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Named after creator, host and judge RuPaul, the iconic show has catapulted the careers of countless drag superstars, including Trixie Mattel, Katya and Bob the Drag Queen.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
Shakur’s political work garnered her attention in the 1960s and ‘70s, and thus catapulted her onto a larger stage.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Taylor Swift is a music and pop culture icon, and these last few years catapulted her to even more success thanks to her new albums and the international Eras Tour that had over 150 tour dates.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The rapper’s willingness to provoke, which often came bundled in a conversation about mental health, catapulted him to the top of pop culture and later, knocked him off the apex.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s death stunned the political world and catapulted a new conversation about political violence back into the mainstream.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
While Ellison’s net worth plummeted, Musk enjoyed being catapulted back to the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $35 billion gain between September 10 and 12.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Fans catapulted themselves through the air, crawling onto the stage.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Named after creator, host and judge RuPaul, the iconic show has catapulted the careers of countless drag superstars, including Trixie Mattel, Katya and Bob the Drag Queen.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
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Carr has barely attempted 30 passes in three games, but threw only 12 in a blowout win over Purdue.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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In response, Clarkson burst into laughter and threw her hands in the air, as if she were absolved of her grief.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mullen was 29-6 before Marco Wilson hurled a cleat and 5-9 after it.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The government shutdown blame game continues Democrats and Republicans across the Senate and House hurled mutual accusations of blame as the federal government entered a shutdown.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That drive fell apart two plays later when Madsen tossed his third of four interceptions in the game.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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Carbonara When the pasta is tossed with the eggy cheese sauce, the noodles quickly soak up every drop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The country singer, his photographer, his then-tour manager, and bus driver were all flung about the cabin and seriously injured.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Against one of baseball’s worst teams, things got so bad that in the bottom of the eighth inning, journeyman outfielder Travis Jankowski took the mound and flung balls at 40 mph.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Caleb, beside her, had an empty backpack from Skywalker Ranch slung over his shoulder.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The man was captured on a trail camera wearing camouflage with an AR-15-style rifle slung across his chest, according to the affidavit.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Catapulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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