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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
At the Lufeng nuclear power plant, the reactor pressure vessel was hoisted into place for Unit 6.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
After more than four hours, the rescue crews hoisted the rider to safety and took him to a local hospital.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
A lot of shrewd drafting, a pinch of smart free-agent signings and good coaching hoisted the Broncos from outhouse to penthouse.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday morning, utility crews were working to restore power, hoisted high on poles along streets still littered with debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Punjabi influence in Yuba-Sutter Walking through the doors of the Sutter County Museum, visitors encounter a painting, hoisted on an easel and still in progress, representing the lineage of the Punjabi Mexican families, many of which hail from the Yuba-Sutter area.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Whether the local beer being hoisted in the rink a week hence is Lone Star or Grain Belt, this was clearly a playoff preview for teams that hope to meet six or seven more times this month.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines hoisted the national championship trophy, confetti dropped and the celebration raged.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The body was hoisted from the beach by LAFD Air Ops and the deceased person was relocated to an undisclosed location so that it could be transferred to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
After more than four hours, the rescue crews hoisted the rider to safety and took him to a local hospital.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
A lot of shrewd drafting, a pinch of smart free-agent signings and good coaching hoisted the Broncos from outhouse to penthouse.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday morning, utility crews were working to restore power, hoisted high on poles along streets still littered with debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Punjabi influence in Yuba-Sutter Walking through the doors of the Sutter County Museum, visitors encounter a painting, hoisted on an easel and still in progress, representing the lineage of the Punjabi Mexican families, many of which hail from the Yuba-Sutter area.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Whether the local beer being hoisted in the rink a week hence is Lone Star or Grain Belt, this was clearly a playoff preview for teams that hope to meet six or seven more times this month.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines hoisted the national championship trophy, confetti dropped and the celebration raged.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The body was hoisted from the beach by LAFD Air Ops and the deceased person was relocated to an undisclosed location so that it could be transferred to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisted
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To end the first, Jaylin Williams wound his arm back and heaved a deep ball to Holmgren, whose rangy arms reeled in the pass for a dribble and a moving 3.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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In an earlier game this season, Brunson heaved a half court shot as an opponent attempted to intentionally fouled Robinson away from the ball.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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From Florida's Key West to Puget Sound in Washington, America watched and hoped together as the Artemis II astronauts lifted off, splashed down, and touched the nation from a quarter million miles away.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Locals sipped coffees and worked on laptops by the lobby’s roaring fire; in the bar, happy hour was underway and a mixologist was pouring Misty Fjords spritzes.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the point is not to just drink a tequila that packs a bigger punch, but to enjoy one that maintains its character and flavor—even with more alcohol than usual—that can be sipped or mixed into a drink.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since then, prices for many games have been raised further, sparking widespread outrage.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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To this, the stoic Bednar raised an uncharacteristic (and bruised) eyebrow.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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As studios gulped down profits, talent below and above the line began to demand adequate shares of the pie.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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This top may look simple, but it’s elevated with darling ruffle accents around the sleeves and hem to set it apart from your average blouse.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lehman admitted in earlier testimony the pair drank and did some drugs, including marijuana, earlier that evening.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Participants drank soda and ate cookies while listening to Dropkick Murphys, a Boston punk band that Platner likes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Hoisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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