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as in to push
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 to move
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propel
However, the breakout performance of Kyren Paris, as well as the home run happy lineup, has propelled the Angels to a 9-6 start and first place standing in the American League West.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Her findings could propel the case back to the Supreme Court.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket propelled the women almost 66 miles into the atmosphere, according to Blue Origin.
—Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Their triangular forewings propel them at up to 30 miles per hour.
—Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Her findings could propel the case back to the Supreme Court.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket propelled the women almost 66 miles into the atmosphere, according to Blue Origin.
—Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Their triangular forewings propel them at up to 30 miles per hour.
—Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propel
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The company intended to move the drug into late-stage testing, which is generally the last phase of development before a company submits the potential treatment to government regulators for approval.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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When his son stepped in between Balmer and his wife, Balmer allegedly shoved his son out of the way and then punched his wife with a closed fist.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Cody then admitted to shoving his son and that a fight ensued between all parties.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Ontario Home Builders’ Association warned last month that tariffs and counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products would likely drive up the costs of construction materials, making building and buying new homes more expensive, worsening the housing affordability issue.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, Fort Myers was thrust into the national spotlight as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration waited for officials to make their next move, threatening the loss of state and federal funds.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the daffodil spears thrusting up through dead leaves, each stalk swells with the pulse of a blossom-to-be.—
Rosanna Warren,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Troopers located the Tesla and allegedly observed the vehicle traveling in the center lane at approximately 30 mph with its four-way hazard lights activated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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The final step requires flat ironing hair in small sections to activate the treatment.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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There simply was not an apparent burning platform to compel leadership to alter course—or to impel stakeholders to align on a new vision for the future.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Creating Equitable Opportunities For Learners Everywhere The intersection of technology and education is one of the most compelling areas to impel social and economic development.—
Haroldo Jacobovicz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propel. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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