Meaning & use
Catapulted
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Launched or propelled suddenly and with great force, often figuratively into fame or a new situation.
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The viral video catapulted the unknown singer to international stardom.
The explosion catapulted debris hundreds of feet into the air.
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Though it stems from the ancient siege weapon, 'catapulted' is now used mostly in a figurative sense for sudden, dramatic rises in status.
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