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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Kids threw popcorn, cheered, and gave a standing ovation, refusing to settle down even as the lights came on and the cops showed up.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
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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When the fourth episode flung the refiners into a deadly winter retreat, many viewers expected Mark’s innie and outie to be pretty much merged into one person.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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On the ensuing faceoff, Tyler Tucker flung a point shot that deflected off DeBrusk and found twine.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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