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
Packaging the 64th pick with one of their thirds could have catapulted them into the mid-40s, according to PuckPedia’s Perri Pick Value Calculator.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Cape Verde came onto the international stage with a thrilling show — shocking the world with its 0-0 draw against Spain, where Vozinha was catapulted into sports stardom for stonewalling the Spanish, and on to its 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
But survival there was impossible; like her cousin Kal-El, or Superman, before her, Kara was placed in a pod and catapulted to Earth for her safety, along with her scampish dog, Krypto.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
26 June 2026
The Hibbitt acquisition catapulted North America to become JD’s largest market.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Cape Verde came onto the international stage with a thrilling show — shocking the world with its 0-0 draw against Spain, where Vozinha was catapulted into sports stardom for stonewalling the Spanish, and on to its 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
But survival there was impossible; like her cousin Kal-El, or Superman, before her, Kara was placed in a pod and catapulted to Earth for her safety, along with her scampish dog, Krypto.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
26 June 2026
The Hibbitt acquisition catapulted North America to become JD’s largest market.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catapulted
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Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
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Fittingly, on Saturday, Yamamoto took the mound against the Padres and threw seven shutout innings.
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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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My dad’s stories about his grade-school experience felt like dark fables, peppered with slurs hurled at him by classmates.
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This comes as the ex-Apprentice host on July 3 tossed some praise Clinton’s way in a book reading event with Second Lady Usha Vance on the latter’s podcast.
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This creator tossed on an oversize button-down and chunky bauble necklace for an effortlessly cool long-weekend look.
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The argument grew feverish; Tejas picked up his folding chair and flung it, legs first, across the driveway, onto Hema Rao's lawn.
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The bio-andy was flung off its feet, the light armor turning rigid.
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Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist; or with suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance.
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The tarpaulin draped over a ship propeller brings to mind dirty laundry slung over the blades of an idle fan.
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