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
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as in driving
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propelling
Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
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Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Musk, who is Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, has also enjoyed the stock propelling higher in part due to the broader market — NASDAQ topped 20,000 for the first time ever Wednesday.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In Romania, on NATO's eastern flank member where Russian drones regularly fall, Moscow is accused of propelling far-right contender Calin Georgescu in the first round of an election whose results were annulled by the country's constitutional court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Effective leaders care about propelling projects and their employees, not necessarily themselves, to success, Grant said.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Consistently applying these strategies can cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and clear communication, elevating project success and propelling careers forward.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Virginian’s country flip of an old J-Kwon hit rang out from bars, barbecues and car radios all summer, propelling it to the top of the charts.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Maybe Chapman will find the fountain of youth in the Back Bay and provide veteran leadership and a strong lefty alternative to Liam Hendriks, giving manager Alex Cora two hard-throwing weapons out of the pen, propelling Boston back to the post-season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Musk, who is Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, has also enjoyed the stock propelling higher in part due to the broader market — NASDAQ topped 20,000 for the first time ever Wednesday.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In Romania, on NATO's eastern flank member where Russian drones regularly fall, Moscow is accused of propelling far-right contender Calin Georgescu in the first round of an election whose results were annulled by the country's constitutional court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Effective leaders care about propelling projects and their employees, not necessarily themselves, to success, Grant said.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Consistently applying these strategies can cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and clear communication, elevating project success and propelling careers forward.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Virginian’s country flip of an old J-Kwon hit rang out from bars, barbecues and car radios all summer, propelling it to the top of the charts.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Maybe Chapman will find the fountain of youth in the Back Bay and provide veteran leadership and a strong lefty alternative to Liam Hendriks, giving manager Alex Cora two hard-throwing weapons out of the pen, propelling Boston back to the post-season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propelling
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This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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The existing podium of the nearby Palace of Youth has been extended to merge with the theater’s base, further enhancing connectivity and activating the area as a vibrant public space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Using optogenetics, a technique that enables scientists to manipulate neural activity with light-sensitive proteins, the researchers found that activating oxytocin-responsive neurons encouraged rescue behavior even among unfamiliar mice.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Propelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propelling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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