- 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
Playing him propels an actor into an exceptionally elite group of performers.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 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
Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
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
