Thesaurus results for CATAPULT

catapult

verb

Definition of catapult

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 of catapult In 2025, the organization quickly catapulted to international recognition when they were approached by Grindr about a possible collaboration. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Packaging the 64th pick with one of their thirds could have catapulted them into the mid-40s, according to PuckPedia’s Perri Pick Value Calculator. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Alex Bores, a largely unknown 35-year-old New York state legislator, catapulted into the national spotlight this spring for his platform advocating tough regulation of artificial intelligence. — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 In his sixth and widely expected final World Cup, Argentinian Lionel Messi has scored six times already, including a hat trick in his opening game, catapulting the 39-year-old past Miroslav Klose’s 2014 record of 16 World Cup goals. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for catapult

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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
California’s court systems have also thrown their weight behind the plaintiffs in the case.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of throw

Verb

English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of hurl

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Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of toss

Verb

With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
On sunny days at Spiteful Brewing, the garage doors are flung open and the outdoor patio brims with friends toasting the summer in Chicago over snacks or pizza.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

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