1
as in to push
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off
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as in to move
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propel
Suggested Reading During his discussion with Bloomberg on January 22, Fink outlined how a mere 2-5% allocation to Bitcoin from asset managers globally could propel its price to the target figure.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025
Unpredictable weather and currents propelled the ships toward the foggy, rocky coastline, and there were few places to shelter from storms.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
This type of marketing taps into our psyches and propels us toward a vision of what could be rather than what is.
—Salim Gheewalla, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The mayor has promised to end unsheltered homelessness in the area, a pledge that propelled him to office.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025
Unpredictable weather and currents propelled the ships toward the foggy, rocky coastline, and there were few places to shelter from storms.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
This type of marketing taps into our psyches and propels us toward a vision of what could be rather than what is.
—Salim Gheewalla, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The mayor has promised to end unsheltered homelessness in the area, a pledge that propelled him to office.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propel
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Unfortunately, no good deed goes unpunished, and the free Direct File program is in the crosshairs of GOP lawmakers who are pushing the new Trump administration to take action against it.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But does Cecil push too hard and will a breakup ensue?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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But this move now primes them to break the long drought and be much more formidable moving forward.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board said on Saturday that the pilot of the American Airlines plane that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter earlier this week may have witnessed the incoming danger and tried to move the plane upward to avoid the crash.—
Zach LaChance,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
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But Collins continued Monday to hammer at the government’s version of the evidence, saying prosecutors were trying to shove misshapen puzzle pieces into a false picture and make innocent conduct appear criminal.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Josh Allen is lurking with seven. 4d ago / 2:50 PM PST Copied Share Eagles 'shove' their way to another touchdown Andrew Greif With 12:24 to play in this game, Philadelphia leads 41-23.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s greatest strength lies in its people — grassroots organizations, health care providers and community leaders tirelessly working to save lives and drive change.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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When Dawn did not return home that night, friends and family drove around the school campus looking for her, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin reported at the time.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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As the only child of Whitney and Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina was thrust into the spotlight from a young age, experiencing a life full of both triumphs and struggles.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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He was thrust into the starting role in Week 6 of the 2024 season in a 41-21 loss to the Texans.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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Shortly after, troopers observed the vehicle heading south on I-91 and followed the vehicle without lights or sirens activated, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
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The month begins with Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces, activating your expansive ninth house of self-discovery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who once famously tried to shatter those bounds, later came to recognize what impelled Ali.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Threats to current business models from ever-changing market dynamics impel organizations to invest in a culture of continuous learning to ensure employees can tackle incoming changes with confidence and agility.—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propel. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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