as in throws
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 catapults
While the Packers were likely seen as a playoff contender, the addition of Parsons now catapults them into a new category.
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Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kraft and Musgrave ran free all game, and Love missed a couple other throws to receivers who were open downfield.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the namesake bourbon, this recipe tosses the chicken in ketchup, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Starting quarterback Davis was 15 of 28 for 280 passing yards and three touchdowns -- a 25-yarder to Loyce Grayes that staked Timberview to an early 6-0 advantage in the first quarter, and TD tosses of 22 and 80 yards to Braylin Barnett, the latter midway through the third quarter.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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There also were nights at the Playboy mansion and flings with men while high.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Catapults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapults. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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