How to Use propulsion in a Sentence

propulsion

noun
  • Sailboats use wind as their source of propulsion.
  • At the heart of the concept is propulsion.
    — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Starship would then use its own propulsion to get to the Moon.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 1 May 2020
  • Like the yacht itself, the propulsion system is a bit of a mix.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The biggest change in the rocket is its first-stage propulsion.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 20 May 2022
  • So users likely relied on sticks for propulsion.
    — Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The owner also has a choice to make in terms of propulsion onboard.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The propulsion returns at the end, but viewers have to get there to enjoy it.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2022
  • This is a recognition of the world-class propulsion talent in the area.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Dec. 2019
  • The solution to this problem may come in the form of light propulsion.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Not the antimatter part, but how it could be used for propulsion.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
  • The trick to extending the range of any air-to-air missile is its propulsion.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 21 May 2021
  • There are two types of nuclear propulsion, and both have their merits.
    — Eva Botkin-Kowacki, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The legacy of nuclear propulsion is deep and star-crossed.
    — David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The heel is beveled to promote propulsion and decrease fatigue.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Learn about friction, force, motion and propulsion techniques to make your car move.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Where the variants differ is propulsion.
    — David Szondy april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
  • For a time, the industry will have to provide a full range of propulsion options.
    — Chris Bryant | Bloomberg, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2019
  • The propulsion force is determined by the amount of mass that the propellers move.
    — Harry Guinness, Popular Science, 8 June 2023
  • So, the only choice buyers had to make was between the two propulsion systems.
    — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
  • There is wit, levity and propulsion to the episodes, which zip by after the slow opener.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
  • The quiet upward propulsion of Apple is a great joy.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
  • Fusion propulsion aims to solve a long-standing problem in space travel.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The ships will need large reservoirs of fuel for propulsion, combat systems, and radar.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Keem’s trademark yawp gave his early work a demented sense of propulsion.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
  • But the really clever part is the hybrid propulsion system.
    — David Szondy june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2026
  • Person is working there as a propulsion intern this summer.
    — Theresa Bourke, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
  • The new report also takes issue with the fees awarded as part of the propulsion contracts.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 May 2023
  • All human space missions thus far have used chemical propulsion.
    — Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
  • The crew was able to regain power again but unable to regain propulsion, the report said.
    — Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 14 May 2024

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