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as in pushing
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 driving
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propelling
Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
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Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Musk, who is Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, has also enjoyed the stock propelling higher in part due to the broader market — NASDAQ topped 20,000 for the first time ever Wednesday.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In Romania, on NATO's eastern flank member where Russian drones regularly fall, Moscow is accused of propelling far-right contender Calin Georgescu in the first round of an election whose results were annulled by the country's constitutional court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Effective leaders care about propelling projects and their employees, not necessarily themselves, to success, Grant said.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Consistently applying these strategies can cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and clear communication, elevating project success and propelling careers forward.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Virginian’s country flip of an old J-Kwon hit rang out from bars, barbecues and car radios all summer, propelling it to the top of the charts.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Maybe Chapman will find the fountain of youth in the Back Bay and provide veteran leadership and a strong lefty alternative to Liam Hendriks, giving manager Alex Cora two hard-throwing weapons out of the pen, propelling Boston back to the post-season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Musk, who is Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, has also enjoyed the stock propelling higher in part due to the broader market — NASDAQ topped 20,000 for the first time ever Wednesday.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In Romania, on NATO's eastern flank member where Russian drones regularly fall, Moscow is accused of propelling far-right contender Calin Georgescu in the first round of an election whose results were annulled by the country's constitutional court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Effective leaders care about propelling projects and their employees, not necessarily themselves, to success, Grant said.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Consistently applying these strategies can cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and clear communication, elevating project success and propelling careers forward.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Virginian’s country flip of an old J-Kwon hit rang out from bars, barbecues and car radios all summer, propelling it to the top of the charts.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Maybe Chapman will find the fountain of youth in the Back Bay and provide veteran leadership and a strong lefty alternative to Liam Hendriks, giving manager Alex Cora two hard-throwing weapons out of the pen, propelling Boston back to the post-season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propelling
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And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As discussed by experts already driving AI strategies across their teams, here are four actionable steps to get the best out of your organization’s AI strategy.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The sleeve was also successfully used to deliver a virtual stroking sensation, by sequentially activating the pouches one after another.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Rams will receive a boost this week after activating tight end Tyler Higbee, who will make his 2024 debut against the Jets.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Propelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propelling. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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