Thesaurus results for CATAPULTED

catapulted

verb

past tense of catapult

as in threw

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 catapulted Hopes for progress ramped up only this summer as the rapidly accelerating capabilities of LLMs catapulted them to the forefront of research-level math. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 Brunstetter executive produces the series, which catapulted Hilderbrand’s novel back onto New York Times’ bestseller list, with Sue Naegle, Ali Krug, Minkie Spiro, Garner, Liz Benjamin and Hilderbrand. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 Muse quickly catapulted to one of the top spots in Apple’s App Store. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 But Cregger’s follow-up, Resident Evil, cast him as the bumbling yet oddly capable hero Bryan Hodukavich — and catapulted him into the leading-man strata. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 Founded by influencer-barber Lance Baker, Based catapulted through the ranks, surpassing several household names, including Dove, Cetaphil, La Roche-Posay, Neutrogena, Panoxyl and Old Spice. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Middle East conflict drove up fuel prices and catapulted inflation to a three-year high in May, but inflation eased slightly over the summer after a preliminary peace agreement established an on-again, off-again pause in fighting. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Inflation has remained more painful than anyone would like since the economy catapulted out of the crevasse created by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The 32-year-old actor wrapped up a major chapter in his life late last year with the ending of Stranger Things, the Netflix science fiction series that catapulted him and his co-stars into near overnight fame. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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Hurts played in that game without limitation, the team said, and threw for 220 yards and a touchdown.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Dalton threw one pass — an interception — in a loss at Chicago and was eventually cut.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of threw

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For over a week, protesters have hurled rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police who have used batons and tear gas in clashes in the city center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Big ups to Michael Bratton, aka SEC Mike, who hurled a few verbal thunderbolts at CFP overlords during a recent on-air visit with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hurled

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The few immigrants who did vote improperly had their ballots tossed but otherwise faced no legal problems.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The Panthers are coming off a 59-0 victory over Nevada Community; Heritage sophomore quarterback Lane Vargas tossed eight TD passes.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tossed

Verb

Guests who think an occasional bottle of wine flung on the counter has rendered this custom obsolete should note that any sensible hostess will disagree.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Lois looked into the sky as Ernest flung the plastic table, wafers, cards, cola, and wine across the lawn.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of flung

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In the center is Jones with an electric guitar slung over his shoulder in a protective gesture, like some mothers carry babies on their hips.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky.

— Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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