as in to pry
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
the workers used crowbars to lever the heavy stone block into its new position
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lever
Jp Shaffer
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
With Iran’s conventional military doctrine in ruins, terrorism may become its primary lever of influence.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Mortgage REITs can be five to seven times levered – that is, five parts debt to one part equity, said Matthew Malone, head of investment management at Opto Investments.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lever
Verb
Sleep is one of the most powerful levers for overall well-being.
—Jp Shaffer
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
With Iran’s conventional military doctrine in ruins, terrorism may become its primary lever of influence.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
In turn, individual people who are highly levered to their stock-market savings will cut back spending in their own lives.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Mortgage REITs can be five to seven times levered – that is, five parts debt to one part equity, said Matthew Malone, head of investment management at Opto Investments.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
Noun
-
Start by just changing the knobs on a dresser, MacDermaid said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
-
Users can easily adjust the temperature settings and two fan speeds using the knobs on the bottom left of the unit.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
-
Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
-
The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
-
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
-
Fortunately, several smartphones have the ability to capture the northern lights with a simple click of a button.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
Superman’s first big boost came Tuesday when the film’s review embargo lifted.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
Some communities have lifted homes off the ground so that floodwaters can pass below them.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
Fortunately for Jay, his switch to a new accountant was relatively painless.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
The switch is a simple upgrade that can lead to noticeable savings in the summer.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
Noun
-
The Luminor collection is known for its signature crown protection device with lever and its luminous dial, offering optimal readability in all conditions.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
The newcomer is elegant, too, with a 38 mm gold case and a sparkling new dial crafted from aventurine enamel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
Noun
-
When only two vehicles remain on the far edge of the lot, the woman twists the key in the ignition and the idling car shudders still.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
-
More than anything else, the key is to recognize that these AIs are complex software programs that exist to serve a purpose for the creators who are investing massive resources in their construction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
Aerodynamics must be evaluated in real-time, while control systems must handle both slow joint actuators and fast jet turbines.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
-
Every 40 seconds, as the mirrors are repositioned for their next long exposure, the actuators perform a new calculus to make a reflective surface that’s seemingly already perfect even more so.—
Michael Jones McKean,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share