Showing Results for "propelling"

propelling

ADJECTIVE

hurrying

Synonyms

STRONG

darting dashing expediting flying hastening racing running rushing scurrying speeding

Antonyms

WEAK

crawling creeping

ADJECTIVE

moving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eloquent emotional expressive gripping heartbreaking heartrending inspirational inspiring meaningful persuasive poignant stirring stunning touching

STRONG

arousing awakening impelling motivating provoking quickening rallying rousing stimulating

WEAK

affective breathless dynamic emotive facund far-out felt in gut grabbed by hairy impressive mind-bending mind-blowing significant stimulative turned on by

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull unaffecting

WEAK

immobile unemotional unexciting unmoving

Example Sentences

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Part of what he was experiencing, which he knows a great deal more about now, was feeling “the secrets that were the engine propelling my family.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Her win is credited with propelling her into a decades-long career.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They want the insider scoop over these worlds that still capture our imaginations, propelling them into new and fantastical places while keeping us grounded in human creativity.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

This is propelling revenues thanks to improved hospitality, sponsorship and increased ticket sales -- including for premium seating -- according to a recent report from European football governing body UEFA.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

At the same time, Hammie hurtles out of sight, her hoverboard nothing more than her engine’s bright red sparks of fire propelling her forward.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

propelling

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