as in threw
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 catapulted
Apple is now second behind Nvidia, which catapulted ahead of all of its tech peers in the last couple years due its position at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom.
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
But the social psychologists who catapulted to prominence in the early two-thousands were less interested in the richer concept of eudaemonia and more interested in a thinner, hollower, and vastly more individualistic enterprise of happiness, of simply feeling good.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Airbnb announced that fans can stay overnight at her home for a limited time in honor of the 20th anniversary of the mega-popular Disney TV show that spawned a movie and endless merchandise, and catapulted Miley Cyrus into fame.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Some might say those head-down, solitary spells catapulted Hobert into a genuine flow state.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The show's popularity has catapulted several of its stars, not just Paul, into other high-profile roles.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The case, which explored questions about free speech and the limits of artistic criticism, has also catapulted the rapper back into pop culture’s lexicon.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The fallout from her arrest, and her turbulent relationship and pregnancy with Mortensen, was captured for the first season of Mormon Wives, which catapulted to quick success for Hulu.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The uprising catapulted Shah to national prominence.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
But the social psychologists who catapulted to prominence in the early two-thousands were less interested in the richer concept of eudaemonia and more interested in a thinner, hollower, and vastly more individualistic enterprise of happiness, of simply feeling good.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Airbnb announced that fans can stay overnight at her home for a limited time in honor of the 20th anniversary of the mega-popular Disney TV show that spawned a movie and endless merchandise, and catapulted Miley Cyrus into fame.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Some might say those head-down, solitary spells catapulted Hobert into a genuine flow state.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The show's popularity has catapulted several of its stars, not just Paul, into other high-profile roles.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The case, which explored questions about free speech and the limits of artistic criticism, has also catapulted the rapper back into pop culture’s lexicon.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The fallout from her arrest, and her turbulent relationship and pregnancy with Mortensen, was captured for the first season of Mormon Wives, which catapulted to quick success for Hulu.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The uprising catapulted Shah to national prominence.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
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Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ohtani threw a total of 67⅓ innings last year (including the postseason) in his return from a second elbow surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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An angry mob of white adults hurled slurs and spat on the high schoolers.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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The game was halted in the 35th minute and the announcer at Stade Pierre-Mauroy urged the Lille fans to stop the insults hurled at their opponents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Freshman Jocelyn Monroe tossed a complete-game five-inning shutout, striking out 12, as the Grapevine Faith Lions rolled to a 10-0 run-rule triumph over the Fort Worth Southwest Christian Eagles in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest Tuesday at Oak Grove Park.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Rooney Rule is simply there to make sure the door is cracked ajar if not flung open wide for minority candidates who might otherwise not be given a fair shake.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The impact of the crash flung Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and 1-year-old Joaquim Ramos Pinto de Oliveira more than 100 feet from the bus stop.—
Annie Vainshtein,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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