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
The year started off slowly for Hollywood, with the first real breakout, Warner Bros’ A Minecraft Movie, catapulting us into the spring.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
The roster — that at the time included six players who played in All-Star Games — catapulted the team to a 32-8 record, the best in franchise history.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
And Katy Perry, one of six notable women catapulted to the edge of space, got a lot of it.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Each of the events led with Orange County bands who catapulted to stardom, in part, thanks to the 300-cap venue known for its shoulder-to-shoulder intimacy, a rare stage without a crowd barrier, and a DIY music scene that cultivated community.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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But Pierre threw the ball away leading to two more free throws for Council with 21 seconds remaining.—
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
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Over roughly three hours, agents came under gunfire, were rammed four times and faced mobs hurling debris.—
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Also this week, a former paralegal was acquitted after hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in August; Sabzi, a deli in Cornwall, England, is alleging that author Yasmin Khan’s new cookbook with the same name is trademark infringement; and more.—
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Someone off camera then tossed him that actual T-shirt.—
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Failing to get a criminal conviction tossed and again complaining about the conditions at Rikers Island, Weinstein wants to begin negotiations with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg‘s office ahead of his upcoming trial, his lawyer said during a hearing Thursday.—
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Posing on the floor with one arm flung over her head, the mom-of-one modeled a red polka dot bra and undies set with a matching red shrug sweater.—
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At one point, Bulls wing Isaac Okoro flung halfcourt shots behind his back like Benny the Bull.—
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“Catapult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catapult. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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