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
Alex Bores, a largely unknown 35-year-old New York state legislator, catapulted into the national spotlight this spring for his platform advocating tough regulation of artificial intelligence.
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Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
In 2025, the organization quickly catapulted to international recognition when they were approached by Grindr about a possible collaboration.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The film catapulted Sara and her costars — Matthew Broderick, Alan Tuck, and Jennifer Grey — to new echelons of fame.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Applying the following lessons my business taught me won’t catapult you into a mansion.
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Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
In 2025, the organization quickly catapulted to international recognition when they were approached by Grindr about a possible collaboration.
—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The film catapulted Sara and her costars — Matthew Broderick, Alan Tuck, and Jennifer Grey — to new echelons of fame.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Applying the following lessons my business taught me won’t catapult you into a mansion.
—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for catapult
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapult
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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
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California’s court systems have also thrown their weight behind the plaintiffs in the case.
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English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.
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On sunny days at Spiteful Brewing, the garage doors are flung open and the outdoor patio brims with friends toasting the summer in Chicago over snacks or pizza.
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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