1
as in to heave
to lift with effort
dockworkers hoisted all 164 barrels of molasses out of the ship's hold when it arrived in port
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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3
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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as in raising
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Recent Examples of hoist
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
The period of mourning was profound and continued long after Germany’s Philipp Lahm had hoisted the World Cup aloft in the Maracana five days later.
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale responded and conducted a hoist operation to airlift the hiker from the mountain.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
But as Brazil scored its third goal and forward Vinicius Junior was hoisted into the air by his Brazilian teammates, Haiti supporters fell silent.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
The period of mourning was profound and continued long after Germany’s Philipp Lahm had hoisted the World Cup aloft in the Maracana five days later.
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
Rescuers had to perform a high-risk hoist operation in gusting winds and at extreme altitude.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale responded and conducted a hoist operation to airlift the hiker from the mountain.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoist
Verb
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Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
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In another video, an emergency worker heaves a large stone aside while working to free people from the wreckage.
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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To treat heat exhaustion, move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, drink liquids, remove unnecessary clothing including socks and shoes, use cold water or a cold compress on the head, face and neck to cool down, and frequently sip cold water.
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Bradley the author eventually conceded that his research had been faulty and that the flag-raising in which his father had been involved was photographed by a Marine photographer earlier on the morning of February 23, 1945, and that Doc Bradley was not depicted in the famous Rosenthal photo.
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The event kicked off with a March of Black Excellence that included more than 100 Black young people ranging from middle school through college age before the flag-raising and a performance of the Black National Anthem sung by Chicago recording artist Nialand.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Staying hydrated is also key, so make sure to drink plenty of water.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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The vehicle uses six tilting propellers to achieve vertical takeoff before switching to forward flight.
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During the test anomaly, Blue Origin lost the lightning tower at its launch site as well as the massive transporter-erector, which moved the rocket from a nearby integration hangar out to the launch site and lifted it vertically for takeoff.
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Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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“Hoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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