Synonyms of propelling

propelling

verb

present participle of propel

1

as in pushing

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one

playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pushing
• shoving
• driving
• thrusting
• moving
• forcing
• squeezing
• jamming
• impelling
• pressuring
• compressing
• bearing (down)
• weighing (upon)
• compelling
• squashing
• depressing
• leaning (on or against)
• ramming
• muscling
• bulldozing

2

as in driving

to set or keep in motion

the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• driving
• moving
• activating
• actuating
• impelling
• working
• triggering
• stimulating
• motivating
• raising
• provoking
• inciting
• abetting
• fermenting
• stirring (up)
• fomenting
• whipping (up)
• galvanizing
• tripping
• exciting
• rousing
• firing (up)
• inspiring
• setting off
• arousing
• instigating
• inflaming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• controlling
• containing
• regulating
• restraining
• inhibiting
• curbing
• checking
• constraining
• bridling
• reining (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of propelling

Drop Shots 🚀 How Jannik Sinner’s serve is propelling him through his Wimbledon title defense. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

All five stocks are members of the Magnificent Seven, a group of mega-cap technology stocks that has been credited with propelling the market to record highs over recent years. — Alex Harring,luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Those economic gains have helped undergird stock market growth, propelling corporate earnings and pushing up shares, some analysts said. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 June 2026

The state and local funding will be critical to propelling revitalization efforts forward, Lewis said. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

Their unique cross-genre appeal is rapidly propelling them onto diverse international stages. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Love, as lead singer, quickly became the de facto face of the group, propelling them into the sunny stardom that would coalesce around their signature seaside sound and aesthetic, bringing California’s surf culture to global audiences. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 22 June 2026

But as of late, electrolyte beverages, powders, drops and tablets are cropping up everywhere from grocery-store endcaps to podcast ads, propelling a market that has nearly doubled in size since 2020 to hit about $40 billion in 2025. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 21 June 2026

But Vance credits her with propelling him on his journey back to Christianity, through her openness to exploring the world and challenging received ideas and teachings. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026