catapult
noun
an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
will catapult
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future tenseof catapult.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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SpaceX is poised to make history on Friday with a record-setting IPO that will catapult the once fledgling aerospace startup into one of the most valuable companies on Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Terra Innovatum’s management believes it has several advantages that will catapult it to the front of a very crowded pack of advanced nuclear companies.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
By Friday, the mercury will catapult up the thermometer to what is typically recorded in early August.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
During its first launch, the SLS will catapult NASA’s Orion capsule into space, where it will embark on a voyage around the Moon that could take anywhere from 39 to 42 days.
From The Verge ● Aug. 27, 2022
My heart’s punching my ribs now, rapid-fire like a jackhammer, and my muscles tense with the energy that will catapult me forward.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
