1
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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2
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
But the incident was enough to propel the city into action, passing a law in 1980 that has since been modified into the Facade Inspection & Safety Program.
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 14 Mar. 2025
More than 10,000 were built over the four-year production run, and unlike the less-numerous E36 / E50 / E60 models from before, it was sold in North America, helping AMG establish a foothold in the United States and Canadian markets that would help propel it to future success.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The result was a Bridges walk-off game-winner, created by a stiff Hart screen, to propel the Knicks to a 114-113 overtime victory on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers late Wednesday night.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The show propelled Trump to fame, leaving behind his real estate background and becoming a TV personality.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 14 Mar. 2025
More than 10,000 were built over the four-year production run, and unlike the less-numerous E36 / E50 / E60 models from before, it was sold in North America, helping AMG establish a foothold in the United States and Canadian markets that would help propel it to future success.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The result was a Bridges walk-off game-winner, created by a stiff Hart screen, to propel the Knicks to a 114-113 overtime victory on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers late Wednesday night.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The show propelled Trump to fame, leaving behind his real estate background and becoming a TV personality.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propel
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The Council was founded just after World War I. It was initially focused on pushing back against isolationism and underscoring the importance of U.S. engagement in the world.—
Edward Felsenthal,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
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Brianna had been in a giddy mood, pushing up against Cassidy, laughing, stumbling, holding out her iPhone to take a selfie of the two of them, dishevelled and flush-faced.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Re-signing two of their own free agents, defensive tackle Kevin Givens and running back Patrick Taylor Jr., to one-year deals didn’t move the enthusiasm needle much, either.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This requires a fundamental redefinition of the sales process, moving away from a purely transactional model toward a more engaging, collaborative and impactful approach.—
Drew Gurley,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the short video, posted on March 10, a man sits on the sofa wearing his hood up, while Wilson shows him affection—by lying on top of him and trying to get as close as possible, at one point even shoving his face into the man's hood.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ever dragged an unbelievably heavy suitcase down a cobblestone street or tried to shove one into the trunk of a tiny taxi?—
Allison Palmer,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The decision to focus on Bernstein and von Karajan was driven by Danish’s fascination with their contrasting reputations and profound cultural influences.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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Experts have said rising vacancy levels had forced landlords to accept less in rent, but the fires wiped away thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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But as Natalia is thrust into an unforgiving world and forced to grow up too fast, Reid’s performance takes on a world-weary tone.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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The system can only be activated under certain driving conditions, requiring specific environmental and traffic criteria to be met.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Carsley said during his spell as interim coach that White still had his ‘do not disturb’ status activated after Southgate’s departure last summer.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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That didn’t impel the NFL to change the overtime rule, which at the time said a game ends if a team scores a touchdown in the extra period.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Without doing so, the city risks adding to the recent record of downgrades from the ratings agencies and impels that any new infrastructure debt minimizes additional costs over the long run.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propel. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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