propelled; propelling
: to drive forward or onward by or as if by means of a force that imparts motion
Examples of propel in a Sentence
He grabbed him and propelled him through the door.
The train is propelled by steam.
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Economist Mohamed El-Erian this week highlighted Nvidia's strategic focus on graphics chips and artificial intelligence that has propelled its market value to $3.33 trillion, surpassing Microsoft and Apple.
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Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
There is helpful guilt that propels change, and then there’s unhelpful guilt that causes pain, anxiety and self-blame.
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Seeds oils may be a dietary no-go, but extra virgin olive oil can propel you toward an undue-inflammation-free existence.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
The track was pivotal in T.I.’s career, serving as a breakthrough single that propelled him to superstardom.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 18 June 2024
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Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
There is helpful guilt that propels change, and then there’s unhelpful guilt that causes pain, anxiety and self-blame.
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Seeds oils may be a dietary no-go, but extra virgin olive oil can propel you toward an undue-inflammation-free existence.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
The track was pivotal in T.I.’s career, serving as a breakthrough single that propelled him to superstardom.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 18 June 2024
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propel. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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propel
verb
pro·pel
prə-ˈpel 
propelled; propelling
: to push or drive usually forward or onward
a bicycle is propelled by pedals
propelled by the crowd
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