as in throwing
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 catapulting
The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Saniya Banks began the fourth quarter with a jumper, catapulting the Bobcats into a 13-4 run.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Better agenda referenced sandwich generation caregivers specifically, catapulting these adults’ caregiving responsibilities to national attention.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Jones made waves at the combine in 2015 with a record broad jump, catapulting himself into the first round.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
This puts us at nearly 30 inches of snow this winter, catapulting 2025-2026 into the top 20 snowiest winters on record in Philadelphia and the snowiest since 2013-2014.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Saniya Banks began the fourth quarter with a jumper, catapulting the Bobcats into a 13-4 run.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Better agenda referenced sandwich generation caregivers specifically, catapulting these adults’ caregiving responsibilities to national attention.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Jones made waves at the combine in 2015 with a record broad jump, catapulting himself into the first round.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
This puts us at nearly 30 inches of snow this winter, catapulting 2025-2026 into the top 20 snowiest winters on record in Philadelphia and the snowiest since 2013-2014.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulting
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Residents say the suspect started throwing mason jars full of black liquid at officers.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rugby, soccer, hurling and Gaelic football are the local sports.—
Ken Maguire,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rugby, soccer, hurling and Gaelic football are the local sports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and blistered in some spots, but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cook, tossing often, until celery is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Plus Yosh Nijman, Ekwonu’s backup and the Panthers’ swing tackle, suddenly retired earlier this month — flinging the Panthers’ offensive line plan into even narrower straits.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, hits theaters this summer and marks Holland’s fourth solo outing as the web-flinging superhero.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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Milk Cloud Bakery will soon be slinging Japanese milk bread sandwiches and Basque cheesecakes inside La Noisette Sweets space after the French bakery closes in April.—
Mario Cortez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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As James watched in bemusement, Buzelis surged upcourt with the ball in tow, slinging a pass to guard Yuki Kawamura to advance an unguarded fast break.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Catapulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapulting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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