Thesaurus results for CATAPULT

catapult

verb

Definition of catapult next

as in to throw

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 on the Web What is clear is the potential the role has in catapulting the young actor onto the hot lists of casting agents and producers. —

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024 Architecture 101 enjoyed unexpected box office success and catapulted both Jo Jung-suk and Bae Suzy to cinema superstardom. —

Regina Kim, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 Daniels, between Arizona State and Louisiana State, played in 55 college games before the No. 2 overall pick catapulted the Commanders to a 4-1 start. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 The Brewers were coming off a thrilling win, and a victory Thursday would give them their first series win since 2018 and perhaps catapult them into the deepest parts of the postseason. —

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for catapult

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