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as in pushed
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 moved
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propelled
In addition, the transition to low-carbon energy generation — wind or solar — has propelled the build-out of the electrical grid at a rate much faster than previously anticipated.
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Ward's strong season propelled him into his current position.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the narrative is propelled by the match that runs throughout the movie, and every training session that’s shown demonstrates where these characters are emotionally with one another.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
All those thousands of sales have propelled Willy and the Poorboys onto three Billboard charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Key Background Nvidia shares have enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, propelled by the artificial intelligence boom.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
His strong play has not only propelled Minnesota to the brink of securing a playoff spot but also kept the 12-1 Detroit Lions within striking distance for both the NFC North title and the top overall seed.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The energy drink maker has been a big disappointment after a huge run that propelled the stock to almost $100 a share in March.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
That figure fell slightly below economists' expectations, but demonstrated brisk growth that was propelled by resilient consumer spending.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Ward's strong season propelled him into his current position.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the narrative is propelled by the match that runs throughout the movie, and every training session that’s shown demonstrates where these characters are emotionally with one another.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
All those thousands of sales have propelled Willy and the Poorboys onto three Billboard charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Key Background Nvidia shares have enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, propelled by the artificial intelligence boom.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
His strong play has not only propelled Minnesota to the brink of securing a playoff spot but also kept the 12-1 Detroit Lions within striking distance for both the NFC North title and the top overall seed.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The energy drink maker has been a big disappointment after a huge run that propelled the stock to almost $100 a share in March.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
That figure fell slightly below economists' expectations, but demonstrated brisk growth that was propelled by resilient consumer spending.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propelled
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Multiple union locals representing Hollywood’s below-the-line workers have pushed for overall minimum staffing requirements but have gotten little traction.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Increasing attention to missing persons cases was a key reason Bradford pushed for the establishment of the Ebony Alert system.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Fading Allure Of The Annual Upgrade In the golden age of automotive innovation during the 1950s and 1960s, each new model year brought excitement and innovative features that drove consumers to dealerships.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year, the day marks the 83rd anniversary of the surprise attack that thrust the U.S. into World War II. More than 2,400 American service men and women were killed in the early attack launched by Japan at the United States Navy Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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France’s prime minister is expected to resign from his post after lawmakers passed a no-confidence measure against him and his Cabinet, likely thrusting the country into a period of political uncertainty.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Pepperdine University, located near the fire, has activated its shelter-in-place protocol.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The research team plans to investigate the brain regions activated during the simultaneous experience of drug rewards and aversive cues.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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