1
as in heaving
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 lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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3
as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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Recent Examples of hoisting
White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
But plenty of other contenders made trades to take a shot at hoisting hockey’s hallowed trophy, including the Central Division rival Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Months after hoisting its first MLS Cup, Inter Miami has another milestone to celebrate.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
In that vein, the studio notes that Prestige University has already used the roofscape to host lectures, games, and a flag hoisting on India's Independence Day.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2026
And sometimes, after receiving a pass, Towns acts with purpose, hoisting a shot in an instant.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Those Heat teams won four consecutive Eastern Conference titles between 2011 and 2014, hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2012 and 2013.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged his caucus to either silently protest the speech or to take part in off-site counterprogramming to avoid a repeat of last year’s sign-hoisting brouhaha.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
According to China General Nuclear (CGN), on 21st February, the reactor pressure vessel for unit 6 began hoisting operations, officially commencing the installation of the unit’s main nuclear island equipment.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
But plenty of other contenders made trades to take a shot at hoisting hockey’s hallowed trophy, including the Central Division rival Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Months after hoisting its first MLS Cup, Inter Miami has another milestone to celebrate.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
In that vein, the studio notes that Prestige University has already used the roofscape to host lectures, games, and a flag hoisting on India's Independence Day.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2026
And sometimes, after receiving a pass, Towns acts with purpose, hoisting a shot in an instant.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Those Heat teams won four consecutive Eastern Conference titles between 2011 and 2014, hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2012 and 2013.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged his caucus to either silently protest the speech or to take part in off-site counterprogramming to avoid a repeat of last year’s sign-hoisting brouhaha.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
According to China General Nuclear (CGN), on 21st February, the reactor pressure vessel for unit 6 began hoisting operations, officially commencing the installation of the unit’s main nuclear island equipment.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisting
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The Iranian announcer was heaving.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Then the Ducks started launching citrus fruit left and right, with Benson heaving one toward the stands, trying to reach his little brothers.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Juraj Slafkovsky put Montreal in front less than five minutes before the second intermission, lifting a wrist shot over Kuemper’s glove from the slot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday afternoon, Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, lifting the Avalanche to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Wild in their final meeting of the regular season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last but not least, don’t underestimate the importance of sipping on good old H2O throughout the day.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are dangers that the entire global supply chain could be upended, raising costs for businesses and their customers.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many young people in China complain that the cost of raising children is too high and that job prospects are too low.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The protagonist then goads him into drinking enough to agree to spending the afternoon at her lake house.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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The investment is a surprising move for Lee, who focuses his content on mom-and-pop restaurants, usually with an aim of elevating them to his audience.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Hoisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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