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
The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Saniya Banks began the fourth quarter with a jumper, catapulting the Bobcats into a 13-4 run.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Better agenda referenced sandwich generation caregivers specifically, catapulting these adults’ caregiving responsibilities to national attention.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Jones made waves at the combine in 2015 with a record broad jump, catapulting himself into the first round.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
This puts us at nearly 30 inches of snow this winter, catapulting 2025-2026 into the top 20 snowiest winters on record in Philadelphia and the snowiest since 2013-2014.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Saniya Banks began the fourth quarter with a jumper, catapulting the Bobcats into a 13-4 run.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Better agenda referenced sandwich generation caregivers specifically, catapulting these adults’ caregiving responsibilities to national attention.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Jones made waves at the combine in 2015 with a record broad jump, catapulting himself into the first round.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
This puts us at nearly 30 inches of snow this winter, catapulting 2025-2026 into the top 20 snowiest winters on record in Philadelphia and the snowiest since 2013-2014.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulting
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With Brubaker already capable of throwing multiple innings, Lucchesi’s presence in this specific bullpen may be a bit redundant.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The incident is the latest in a years-long and growing trend of concertgoers throwing objects at artists during live performances.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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Caught on camera, the violent altercation involved multiple suspects pummeling a man while allegedly hurling religious slurs.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Innovation is essential, but hurling attacks based on no evidence or disputed by facts, is unfair, and unjust.—
Stanley S. Litow,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cornhole toss Set up the sturdy cornhole boards and get to tossing the eight all-weather regulation bean bags.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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So was Korea’s top pitcher in pool play, tossing five innings of one-run ball over two appearances (one start).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Visit in April to experience the Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama, a giant party on the beach that involves flinging fish.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The front of Adams’s car collided with the front of the scooter, violently flinging the scooter and Acevedo into the air, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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As James watched in bemusement, Buzelis surged upcourt with the ball in tow, slinging a pass to guard Yuki Kawamura to advance an unguarded fast break.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The soccer ball-slinging TikTok star will play the series regular role of Luke, a rookie lifeguard who comes from a family of firefighters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Catapulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulting. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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