- present tense form of propel (3rd person singular).
propels
Example Sentences
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He might look intimidating, but his smile and willingness to participate in school gatherings propels others to immediately embrace him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 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
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
