as in to throw
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 catapult
Some might say those head-down, solitary spells catapulted Hobert into a genuine flow state.
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Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Running the table and getting some help could catapult them into third place or perhaps second, and a catastrophic string of losses could drop them to sixth.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Soon, an explosion of violence takes place that catapults us back through their lives, from the ’80s to the present day.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
And soon, an explosion of violence takes place which catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Running the table and getting some help could catapult them into third place or perhaps second, and a catastrophic string of losses could drop them to sixth.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Soon, an explosion of violence takes place that catapults us back through their lives, from the ’80s to the present day.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
And soon, an explosion of violence takes place which catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapult
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Hectic schedules, especially as spring sports season begins, can throw a wrench into family meal planning and can encourage families to rely on quick, less nutritious options.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Angels backed Kochanowicz with two other super plays, left fielder Josh Lowe diving to catch Dominic Canzone’s flare in the fourth and second baseman Ozwald Peraza diving to stop Raley’s fifth-inning grounder up the middle and throwing to first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The man pushed Littrell's phone away, and the two began filming each other and hurling expletives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The impact sends both men hurling to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The sixth-year senior saw limited action last season in the ACC with Pittsburgh, serving as the Panthers’ third-string quarterback and tossing just 22 passes on the year.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the base loaded and one out, Los Alamitos popped up a bunt that third baseman Kimmie McDonnell snagged and alertly tossed to shortstop Mazzotti covering third base for an inning-ending double play.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The video closes with Sinise driving through his community, flinging money out of his car's window for his neighbors to gather in a pseudo Robin Hood moment before police arrive.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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