propelled; propelling
: to drive forward or onward by or as if by means of a force that imparts motion
Examples of propel in a Sentence
He grabbed him and propelled him through the door.
The train is propelled by steam.
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 27 May 2025
The four-day weekend will propel the film’s ticket sales above $200 million globally.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 May 2025
Goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku either side of halftime propelled Napoli to the win, prompting the city to empty out onto the streets, the night air filling with fireworks, thick red smoke, glowing sparklers, flags, cheers and dancing, euphoric fans.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Going Local and Global Saudi Arabia is also investing in propelling local creativity through the nation’s Arts and Creative Industries at the Royal Commission for the ancient city of Alula and the Alula Design Residency.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for propel
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“Propel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propel. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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propel
verb
pro·pel
prə-ˈpel 
propelled; propelling
: to push or drive usually forward or onward
a bicycle is propelled by pedals
propelled by the crowd
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