as in throwing
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 catapulting
Eden played the titular 2,000-year-old genie named Jeannie opposite Larry Hagman's astronaut Tony Nelson, with the show catapulting the two costars into television history, thanks to their onscreen chemistry.
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Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Aside from catapulting its stars to another level of fame, the film and its subsequent success prompted Amazon to greenlight a forthcoming sequel.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Those efforts have resonated with Democratic voters, as evidenced by recent polling that shows Newsom catapulting ahead of his would-be Democratic rivals.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
The book found mainstream success thanks to BookTok popularity, quickly catapulting Hoover to literary stardom.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The stock trading app’s revenue from crypto jumped from $135 million in 2023 to $626 million in 2024, helping push the company’s shares up some 415% in the last year and catapulting Robinhood into the ranks of the world’s 250 most valuable companies.
—Thomas Gallagher, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
What has the reception been like for you, catapulting this side of your personal life into the public eye?
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The mom of six was 51 when Keeping up with the Kardashians started, catapulting her family into mega fame and changing their lives — and their future kids' lives — forever.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Aside from catapulting its stars to another level of fame, the film and its subsequent success prompted Amazon to greenlight a forthcoming sequel.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Those efforts have resonated with Democratic voters, as evidenced by recent polling that shows Newsom catapulting ahead of his would-be Democratic rivals.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
The book found mainstream success thanks to BookTok popularity, quickly catapulting Hoover to literary stardom.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The stock trading app’s revenue from crypto jumped from $135 million in 2023 to $626 million in 2024, helping push the company’s shares up some 415% in the last year and catapulting Robinhood into the ranks of the world’s 250 most valuable companies.
—Thomas Gallagher, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
What has the reception been like for you, catapulting this side of your personal life into the public eye?
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The mom of six was 51 when Keeping up with the Kardashians started, catapulting her family into mega fame and changing their lives — and their future kids' lives — forever.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulting
Verb
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Dak Prescott was terrific all day, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their pitching plan this postseason, and particularly in this National League Division Series, seems designed to avoid throwing their most notable relievers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Franklin agreed to the mutual amnesia, though not before hurling a few thunderbolts.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Otherworld, a home to undead hordes and a lightning-hurling dragon, evokes the colors and landscapes of the real world.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week; rewarm before tossing or brushing on any protein.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several men at the docks made a great show of tossing all the luggage from man to man to man, then piling it neatly on the shore.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Time will tell if Humberto will be swinging its partner round and round, flinging it harmlessly out to sea or closer to land.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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His second-best was flinging the ball up and hoping for a pass interference call, which the Buffs (and refs) obliged three times on the Cowboys’ first four third-down tries.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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The film picks up after No Way Home ended on a massive reset for the titular web-slinging Peter Parker (Holland), as he was erased from everyone's minds, including his friends and loved ones.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Herbert was scrambling again, evading defensive end Zach Allen and slinging it right-handed from the 25-yard line while running to his left, just before linebacker Nik Bonitto drove him to the ground.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Catapulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulting. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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