as in to throw
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 catapult
That growth put intense pressure on the market as new buyers snapped up homes and started bidding wars that catapulted prices over historic levels.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
That growth put intense pressure on the market as new buyers snapped up homes and started bidding wars that catapulted prices over historic levels.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell wanted to use the trip as a bonding opportunity, hopefully catapulting the group to a strong start in a critical season.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
It was catapulted into the spotlight after its exteriors appeared in Moonstruck, a 1987 rom-com starring Cher and Nicholas Cage.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
That growth put intense pressure on the market as new buyers snapped up homes and started bidding wars that catapulted prices over historic levels.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell wanted to use the trip as a bonding opportunity, hopefully catapulting the group to a strong start in a critical season.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
It was catapulted into the spotlight after its exteriors appeared in Moonstruck, a 1987 rom-com starring Cher and Nicholas Cage.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapult
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Several viral videos have captured audiences of the blockbuster video game adaptation going wild, throwing food and drink, and trashing auditoriums.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National Golf Club throws its support behind distance restrictions of golf balls and improving the pace of play.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since mid-March, the U.S. military has hurled more than $200 million worth of missiles, bombs, and rockets into the remote deserts and mountains of Yemen, in what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dubbed, with sublime ahistorical clumsiness, Operation Rough Rider.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Avery hurls the ball toward the basket, hitting the rim but missing.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pair them with your favorite bra top at the gym, and then toss on a slouchy tee or sweater after hours.—
Korin Miller,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Galecki notes that the game is free, which prompts Cuoco to also toss her credit cards out the window.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Would the 7-foot-3 center show off his extraordinary passing skills, flinging the ball to a teammate for a backdoor layup?—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Onstage, Barile was a wild ball of energy, flinging himself into the air while playing guitar and kicking his legs mid-jump, which made a lasting impression on crowds, especially while opening for bands like Dead Kennedys or Negative Approach.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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