propels

VERB

throw; release into air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive push send shoot thrust

STRONG

actuate force impel launch mobilize move press shove start

WEAK

set going set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade pull repress

STRONG

end finish stop

WEAK

hinder hold keep

Example Sentences

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Tires on new cars have low “rolling resistance,” meaning there is less friction and drag on the engine as it propels the car forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

"It certainly propels you into a world of uncertainty. Life priorities realign - you simply want to survive."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

From a tour that, according to Springsteen, was not planned, it will be interesting to see what direction this propels him in next.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Ms. Kaminsky’s score illustrates and propels rather than commanding attention itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The thought of our dog having to face intruders propels us inside.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman