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as in heaved
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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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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as in sipped
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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Recent Examples of hoisted
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.
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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
Cena hoisted Paul on his shoulders again, but Paul avoided an AA and hit an overbomb on Cena.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
New best friends were made – at least for 120 minutes on a rainy weekend night – as beers were hoisted and lyrics were shouted.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Rizwan Manji’s Jamil the Janitor, mop in hand, then crossed the floor past Mel Tuck’s Old Man, and as the sequence built to a close, Cena hoisted Nhut Le’s Judomaster onto his shoulders while Eagly struggled to hit his mark and fan his wings wide.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Most of the cows died, but, as local lore has it, some swam, or were hoisted up in trees, long enough to survive.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
After resurfacing and letting the others know what had happened, the group climbed back into the boat and hoisted Armand inside.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
It had been hoisted by six Marines days earlier, a moment captured in an iconic photograph by the Associated Press photojournalist Joe Rosenthal.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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
Cena hoisted Paul on his shoulders again, but Paul avoided an AA and hit an overbomb on Cena.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
New best friends were made – at least for 120 minutes on a rainy weekend night – as beers were hoisted and lyrics were shouted.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Rizwan Manji’s Jamil the Janitor, mop in hand, then crossed the floor past Mel Tuck’s Old Man, and as the sequence built to a close, Cena hoisted Nhut Le’s Judomaster onto his shoulders while Eagly struggled to hit his mark and fan his wings wide.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Most of the cows died, but, as local lore has it, some swam, or were hoisted up in trees, long enough to survive.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
After resurfacing and letting the others know what had happened, the group climbed back into the boat and hoisted Armand inside.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
It had been hoisted by six Marines days earlier, a moment captured in an iconic photograph by the Associated Press photojournalist Joe Rosenthal.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisted
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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
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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
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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
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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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In 2025 its expert panel of judges sipped through thousands of entries compiled from 70 different countries.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the TikTok, guests sipped on San Pellegrino waters with lemon and lime wedges, adding a bright, refreshing touch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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That raised officially reported deaths from such causes to at least 361, including 130 children, the vast majority in recent weeks.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adding to the pressure, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle has raised concerns that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be sidelined.—
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CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Krishan Gopaul, senior EMEA analyst at the World Gold Council, told CNBC in a call on Tuesday that macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty was fueling huge inflows into gold ETFs, while central banks were continuing to shore up their gold reserves — both of which were keeping prices elevated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 1959, six years before I was born, Pakistan was ruled by a general who had seized power in a military coup and elevated himself to the rank of Field Marshall—the highest rank in the British army, whose structures and hierarchies were inherited by several post-colonial nations.—
Mohammed Hanif,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Older adults who drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice had fewer mouth bacteria called Prevotella, which is linked to inflammation, and more helpful bacteria like Neisseria.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And last season, the pair drank a whole lot of that tasty tea with the help of Corbin.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Hoisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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