Synonyms of catapulting

catapulting

verb

present participle of catapult

as in throwing

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

catapulted a pumpkin into the next yard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throwing
• hurling
• tossing
• flinging
• slinging
• firing
• launching
• hurtling
• heaving
• chucking
• pelting
• pegging
• casting
• lobbing
• bowling
• pitching
• dashing
• lofting
• darting
• propelling
• flipping
• gunning
• rolling
• letting fly
• thrusting
• precipitating
• projecting
• hooking
• ejecting
• passing
• bucking
• shooting
• impelling
• rifling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catapulting

After Klarna’s stock market trading debut last year, the company’s market cap soared to a whopping $17 billion thanks to surging shares, catapulting more than 40 current and former Klarna staffers into the millionaire club thanks to stock perks. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026

In his sixth and widely expected final World Cup, Argentinian Lionel Messi has scored six times already, including a hat trick in his opening game, catapulting the 39-year-old past Miroslav Klose’s 2014 record of 16 World Cup goals. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Cronin coached the Ducks for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, catapulting their total in the standings 21 points year-over-year, the biggest improvement in the Western Conference. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 June 2026

In trading on Tuesday , the stock was recently up another 13%, catapulting it past New Street’s price target. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 16 June 2026

Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman overtook reality TV star Spencer Pratt on Sunday evening for second place in the city’s open primary mayoral race, catapulting her to a position to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026

Most actors dread a bad review, but Hannah Waddingham credits the critics for catapulting her to the next phase of her career. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026

Both Heated Rivalry and Off Campus are romances that started off under the radar before becoming instant sensations, catapulting their stars to a new level of celebrity. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026

On Friday’s basis, Gall is comfortably the second-strongest climber in this race — catapulting himself from a podium outsider to the favourite for the runner-up spot, or perhaps even more in the case of a Vingegaard implosion. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 May 2026