as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
catapulted a pumpkin into the next yard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of catapulting
Other polls show the California governor catapulting to the top of the list of would-be 2028 contenders.
—
Amie Parnes, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
What has the reception been like for you, catapulting this side of your personal life into the public eye?
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The mom of six was 51 when Keeping up with the Kardashians started, catapulting her family into mega fame and changing their lives — and their future kids' lives — forever.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The impact caused Tooter’s car to slide along the concrete barrier wall for roughly 35 feet before catapulting over into the mangrove swamp below, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Wednesday’s return to Nevermore Academy drew viewers in droves, catapulting Part 1 of the hit series’ Season 2 to the top of Netflix’s global most‑watched English TV shows list.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
But Cole underwent Tommy John surgery during spring training, catapulting Fried to the very top of the Yankees’ rotation depth chart.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Amie Parnes, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
What has the reception been like for you, catapulting this side of your personal life into the public eye?
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The mom of six was 51 when Keeping up with the Kardashians started, catapulting her family into mega fame and changing their lives — and their future kids' lives — forever.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The impact caused Tooter’s car to slide along the concrete barrier wall for roughly 35 feet before catapulting over into the mangrove swamp below, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Wednesday’s return to Nevermore Academy drew viewers in droves, catapulting Part 1 of the hit series’ Season 2 to the top of Netflix’s global most‑watched English TV shows list.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
But Cole underwent Tommy John surgery during spring training, catapulting Fried to the very top of the Yankees’ rotation depth chart.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulting
Verb
-
More Getty Images Purdy certainly did not play his best football last year, throwing for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Little League Baseball should consider moving pitching mounds back to better protect players as pint-sized phenoms are hurling fastballs that clock more than 80 mph, advocates told Newsweek.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Williams was the king of the one-liners, hurling insults that made headlines and made Cunningham fume.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
But the way Herbert flashed early in his career, tossing seven touchdown passes and only one interception in a 2021 season sweep of the defending AFC champion Chiefs, had come to feel like a tease.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Harrell’s improvement After a slow start against the Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, tossing an interception and completing just 54% of his passes, Harrell showed slight improvements against the Tar Heels’ defense.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The side brush on this model can also lift itself out of the way to avoid spreading stains and flinging large particles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Video and photos from Phoenix show street signs trembling from the wind as the storm swept through the city and its surrounding areas, picking up debris and flinging it around.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Dunn allegedly shouted at a group of federal officers before slinging the salami sandwich at one of them.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
-
This was the official launch of the Maria’s Paella restaurant, after four years of slinging paella and empanadas at the weekly Midtown Farmers Market.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Catapulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share