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
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After throwing the sandwich, Dunn ran off but was apprehended about a block away.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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People were throwing toilet paper rolls and full beer cans.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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When these magnetic structures become unstable, the prominence can erupt, hurling plasma out into space.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Footage of the episode shows an individual apparently running away from authorities after hurling the item at the officer.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Max Cutforth, a Nampa native and Skyview High graduate, couldn’t complete 50% of his passes (14-for-29), and threw for just 106 yards while tossing a pair of interceptions.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Staub relieved Salters but fared no better, tossing an interception on each of his first two throws.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If, say, elk hunting is your favorite sport, then pulling the trigger or flinging an arrow often marks the end of the season.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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The rain bands now extend across an even wider area, flinging more rain on Haiti for at least another full day.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Saturday’s block party-style Main Event takes over downtown Highlands with chefs slinging snacks and musicians taking the stage before festivalgoers head to Flat Mountain Farm for an evening of dancing, signature cocktails, and light bites.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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At its height in 2017, there were 150 Farm Bank deli counters slinging cheese that supposedly came from the company’s farms.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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