- present tense form of propel (3rd person singular).
propels
Example Sentences
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Sentiment is not the only factor that propels the market higher or lower, and any of a number of other factors could easily catch Wall Street by surprise.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
At lower speeds, as in city traffic, you begin to hear the engine’s whispered revving in the perceptual background as it simultaneously propels the car and recharges the 22.7-kWh battery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
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
Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
What has happened will be a wind to fight against and a force that propels; it will be a guiding light in the blizzard, it will be a wrong turn.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
