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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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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

The “inter-titles,” usually ponderous in silent cinema, are fluent and compelling, ensuring a relentless drive that propels the story forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“Optimism propels Dow past the magic mark,” the South Florida Sun Sentinel wrote the next day.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

The decisive victory propels the Chargers into their mini-bye on a high note, washing away some of the bad taste of three losses in the previous four weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Finnick has reached Peeta now and is towing him back, one arm across his chest while the other propels them through the water with easy strokes.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins