heaved

variants or hove
past tense of heave
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as in hoisted
to lift with effort I heaved my duffel bag into the bus's overhead compartment

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2
as in vomited
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth heaved as soon as he stepped off the roller coaster

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as in gasped
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty by the time he reached the top step of the tower, he was heaving

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Recent Examples of heaved Just seven seconds into the second quarter, Beck heaved the first touchdown pass of his Miami career to freshman slot receiver Malachi Toney, a product of Plantation American Heritage and UM’s top receiver Sunday with six catches for 82 yards and the score. Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025 In one dugout, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner twirled changeups and heaved fastballs, asserting his dominance once again. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 Contestants stood at one end and heaved the rats toward the other; the crowd pressed against the sidelines. Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaved
Verb
  • But on Friday, after losing in straight sets to Alcaraz, having done so to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic, the archest of arch-competitors, effectively hoisted the white flag.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The hiker was hoisted from the area to a hospital, rescuers said.
    Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • Max urinated and vomited on himself, went into cardiac arrest and ultimately, lost consciousness during his prolonged restraint.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Eugene is less convinced of the wisdom of this endeavor, and his idea for nourishing the Clockwork Boy — feeding him honey — is projectile-vomited back in his face.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • The country’s Home Affairs Minister resigned, and the government lifted the social-media ban the day after.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.
    Robert Birsel Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Lewisville quarterback Tre Williams threw four touchdowns, three of them in the third.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to spectators who gasped at the power during longer points.
    Howard Fendrich, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.
    Rose Evans September 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
  • After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Inside the venue, Parmigiano Reggiano-forward dishes will pop up at a range of spaces, including the Commissioner’s Club, Green Room and Coaches Club where the Jets will offer antipasto stations featuring the cheese and tossed pasta stations highlighted by Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • He was later elevated to the permanent position.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • These are low by historical standards, but elevated from the 3% range from 2022 that was the lowest since the 1970s.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Heaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaved. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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