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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These regions are being propelled by innovation, favorable demographic trends, and significant untapped growth potential.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month, Federal Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the willingness to keep interest rates high stemmed in part from the health of the U.S. economy and the shoppers propelling it.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
The dynamic one-two punch of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley has propelled the Eagles to their NFC East-leading 12-3 record.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Maryland has been the home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders since 1997, but new ownership and some congressional help have propelled hopes of Washington, D.C., getting them back within its borders.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month, Federal Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the willingness to keep interest rates high stemmed in part from the health of the U.S. economy and the shoppers propelling it.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
The dynamic one-two punch of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley has propelled the Eagles to their NFC East-leading 12-3 record.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Maryland has been the home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders since 1997, but new ownership and some congressional help have propelled hopes of Washington, D.C., getting them back within its borders.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propel. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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