catapult
noun
an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
have catapulted
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present perfectof catapult.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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Benchmark global oil futures have catapulted around 80% higher since the start of the year, even after reports of Washington’s negotiations with Iran sparked a steep selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Nine straight wins in all competitions - closing in on the club record 11 set in 1897 - have catapulted Unai Emery's side into title contention.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
He has engineered a series of audacious mergers that have catapulted him to the highest echelons of the media industry.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Still, these selected looks have catapulted careers, kicked off trends, launched memes and simply looked stunning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2021
The #MeToo Movement may have catapulted into the into the public's consciousness in 2017, but it was founded in 2006 by Tarana Burke.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2020
