- 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
Jimmy Page’s guitar riff seemingly propels Sonny’s car forward to the lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
The “inter-titles,” usually ponderous in silent cinema, are fluent and compelling, ensuring a relentless drive that propels the story forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
What has happened will be a wind to fight against and a force that propels; it will be a guiding light in the blizzard, it will be a wrong turn.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
