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propelling

ADJECTIVE

hurrying

Synonyms

STRONG

darting dashing expediting flying hastening racing running rushing scurrying speeding

Antonyms

WEAK

crawling creeping

ADJECTIVE

moving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eloquent emotional expressive gripping heartbreaking heartrending inspirational inspiring meaningful persuasive poignant stirring stunning touching

STRONG

arousing awakening impelling motivating provoking quickening rallying rousing stimulating

WEAK

affective breathless dynamic emotive facund far-out felt in gut grabbed by hairy impressive mind-bending mind-blowing significant stimulative turned on by

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull unaffecting

WEAK

immobile unemotional unexciting unmoving

Example Sentences

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Her win is credited with propelling her into a decades-long career.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They want the insider scoop over these worlds that still capture our imaginations, propelling them into new and fantastical places while keeping us grounded in human creativity.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Morgan and Edith Wharton—built sprawling estates to serve as summertime escapes, propelling the economy in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Doncic’s dominance has rescued the Lakers, propelling them to season-best winning streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“Walk right in,” the other said, propelling him by the elbow into a room where a man and a woman sat.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner

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