propel
verb (used with object)
to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward.
propelling
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present participleof propel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He allowed one run over six innings, propelling the Yankees to a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays in the division series.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Mega funds and rookie investors alike piled into the trade, some using leverage and options contracts in an effort to amplify their returns, propelling the underlying shares higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Ionescu scored 14 points in the first quarter, propelling the visitors to a 36-30 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The younger McCreary was the propelling wordsmith on “One Fine Day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“All right,” Ignatius said grandly as the three girls sank their stubby hands into his smock and started propelling him toward die door.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
