- present tense form of propel (3rd person singular).
propels
Example Sentences
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"It certainly propels you into a world of uncertainty. Life priorities realign - you simply want to survive."
From BBC ● May 30, 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
SpaceX’s Starship is designed to be the most powerful rocket ever built, consisting of a booster that propels a large spacecraft into space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Sensibility and natural eclecticism, rather than unchecked ambition, is what propels Joseph; he has an innate knack for assembling bands and ensembles, good taste and good timing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
Mateo sits on the swing, holds on for dear life—I know—takes a few steps, and propels forward, his legs looking like they’re about to kick over a building.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
