- present tense form of propel (3rd person singular).
propels
Example Sentences
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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
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
They are the fiercest of rivals but will Tottenham fans really be praying for an Arsenal win this weekend that propels the Gunners towards the Premier League title?
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
A chapel and a table are entirely different subjects, but the precision of the form propels the content of each.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
With one push she swings the door open and propels us into the stirring city street.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
