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 for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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On a recent morning in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee blows on an imaginary pair of dice before hurling them to the ground.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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As both sides scream at each other, a female customer is seen hurling a fallen burger at one of the employees, the outlet reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Instead of tossing your cords into your carry-on and hoping for the best, keep your tech essentials organized with this compact $10 electronics organizer from Fyy.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Montana State players jumped around at midfield, some tossing their helmets, to celebrate the team’s first national championship since 1984.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Joanna's youngest son, Crew, 7, then runs out of the house with his arms open, flinging himself around his sister.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Zoeller defeated Sneed and Tom Watson with a birdie on the second playoff hole, flinging his putter high in the air.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Nov. 2025
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Martino’s was founded in 1977 by Mary Anderson, who moved to Milwaukee from Chicago and began her career slinging hot dogs as a food vendor at local church fairs.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Alley is famous for slinging out giant slices of cake.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Catapulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulting. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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