catapult
noun
an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
has catapulted
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present perfectof catapult (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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However, excitement around Marvell’s networking products is what has catapulted the stock 284% over the past 12 months.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Traders see this crop of initial public offerings as a generational chance to cash in on the artificial-intelligence boom that has catapulted major stock indexes to new highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The artificial-intelligence race has catapulted stocks to fresh highs this year and kept credit markets on fire — but bond investors are increasingly worrying about the people being left behind.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
That online buzz has catapulted South Korea’s cosmetics exports to more than $10 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
The rivalry has catapulted him from a boxing great to a sporting icon.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2024
