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as in pushing
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 driving
to set or keep in motion
the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines
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Recent Examples of propelling
All five stocks are members of the Magnificent Seven, a group of mega-cap technology stocks that has been credited with propelling the market to record highs over recent years.
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Alex Harring,luke Fountain,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Those economic gains have helped undergird stock market growth, propelling corporate earnings and pushing up shares, some analysts said.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The state and local funding will be critical to propelling revitalization efforts forward, Lewis said.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Their unique cross-genre appeal is rapidly propelling them onto diverse international stages.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Love, as lead singer, quickly became the de facto face of the group, propelling them into the sunny stardom that would coalesce around their signature seaside sound and aesthetic, bringing California’s surf culture to global audiences.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
But as of late, electrolyte beverages, powders, drops and tablets are cropping up everywhere from grocery-store endcaps to podcast ads, propelling a market that has nearly doubled in size since 2020 to hit about $40 billion in 2025.
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Erica Sloan,
Washington Post,
21 June 2026
But Vance credits her with propelling him on his journey back to Christianity, through her openness to exploring the world and challenging received ideas and teachings.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
The Allmans carried on, with the post-Duane Brothers and Sisters album propelling them to genuine superstar stature.
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David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Alex Harring,luke Fountain,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Those economic gains have helped undergird stock market growth, propelling corporate earnings and pushing up shares, some analysts said.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The state and local funding will be critical to propelling revitalization efforts forward, Lewis said.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Their unique cross-genre appeal is rapidly propelling them onto diverse international stages.
—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Love, as lead singer, quickly became the de facto face of the group, propelling them into the sunny stardom that would coalesce around their signature seaside sound and aesthetic, bringing California’s surf culture to global audiences.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
But as of late, electrolyte beverages, powders, drops and tablets are cropping up everywhere from grocery-store endcaps to podcast ads, propelling a market that has nearly doubled in size since 2020 to hit about $40 billion in 2025.
—
Erica Sloan,
Washington Post,
21 June 2026
But Vance credits her with propelling him on his journey back to Christianity, through her openness to exploring the world and challenging received ideas and teachings.
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
The Allmans carried on, with the post-Duane Brothers and Sisters album propelling them to genuine superstar stature.
—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propelling
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The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
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Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
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Rodríguez Castro can be seen wearing a New York Yankees shirt, moving suggestively to driving percussive beats, punctuated by catchy, syncopated vocals.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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The fallout continues from Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas shoving her fist into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's throat, and now one of the league's greatest players, Lisa Leslie, is giving her two cents.
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Marina Mabrey — while playing for the Connecticut Sun last season — received a technical for shoving Clark to the floor in a June 17, 2025, game.
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Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
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Her existential crisis is cut short when Sherlock Holmes is kidnapped, thrusting Enola into a new mystery set in Malta.
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The incident sparked a media frenzy, thrusting Lorena and John into the spotlight as their respective trials became front-page news.
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In her first year activating, Rowe said, Her Fantasy Box arrived with 20,000 units and left with none.
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In Bridgeport, officials are activating the cooling center protocol from Wednesday through Friday.
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“Propelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propelling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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