propel
verb (used with object)
to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward.
has propelled
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present perfectof propel (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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The character has propelled box-office hits since 2002’s “Spider-Man,” directed by Sam Raimi, set the template for the modern superhero blockbuster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has propelled stocks higher at a rapid clip.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
This year’s second quarter has been about as good as it gets for U.S. stocks, but what has propelled the market is as remarkable as how much it has risen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Ilona Maher's genuine and funny content has propelled the United States centre and Olympic medal winner to become the most-followed rugby player ever.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Like a false scent, the authorship question has propelled historians down labyrinthine trails of evidence in quest of the real and true author.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
