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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2
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
On the same day, thousands of demonstrators made their way through the streets of London, hoisting signs, flying flags and carrying banners to make their opposition to Trump known.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The scene shifted to show the toddler inside, hoisting herself up to see her mom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The 2020 49ers, as close as a Jet Chip Wasp away from hoisting the trophy a year earlier, finished 6-10.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Attendees can also join a talent show, keg bowling, and stein-hoisting competition.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
That national title game was so long ago that, in the time since hoisting the trophy, his Michigan team has been found guilty of several thousand NCAA violations.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
In the new video, Westman, with hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing a T-shirt, is seen browsing the firearms and, at one point, even hoisting a rifle and aiming it.
—ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Egypt on Thursday unveiled new finds from a submerged archaeological site off Alexandria, hoisting statues and architectural fragments from Abu Qir Bay that authorities say may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The scene shifted to show the toddler inside, hoisting herself up to see her mom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The 2020 49ers, as close as a Jet Chip Wasp away from hoisting the trophy a year earlier, finished 6-10.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Attendees can also join a talent show, keg bowling, and stein-hoisting competition.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
That national title game was so long ago that, in the time since hoisting the trophy, his Michigan team has been found guilty of several thousand NCAA violations.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
In the new video, Westman, with hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing a T-shirt, is seen browsing the firearms and, at one point, even hoisting a rifle and aiming it.
—ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Egypt on Thursday unveiled new finds from a submerged archaeological site off Alexandria, hoisting statues and architectural fragments from Abu Qir Bay that authorities say may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisting
Verb
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Darcey continued heaving in the car, which left Georgi grossed out.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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And, in what is now Ecuador, there was a forest with a heaving ancient ecosystem.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We’re surrounded by empty sand dunes, and the fog is lifting.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia shares jumped nearly 4% on Monday following the announcement, lifting the S & P 500 to another all-time high.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was designed to keep guests on their feet, sipping cocktails and socializing elbow to elbow.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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They were filmed sipping away, with surprising comfort considering the unusual setting for a water break.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fighting on the island had stopped, so the soldiers in the picture were not under fire, and the action of raising the flag (there is a movie of it) took all of a few seconds.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are of course those families who lean hard into the horror movie vibes for decorations, and the college students drinking cheap beer in skimpy costumes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the toasty warmth of the holiday season, these two develop a romance after a night drinking alone in a bar at Christmastime.—
Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another area of low pressure will bring more moisture into southern parts of California and Arizona on Sunday, elevating the threat for flash flooding.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The brand applies horsebit hardware to the Kimberly Flare, elevating the ’70s silhouette.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One night Icarius got all his friends together for a wine-tasting party that quickly got out of hand and turned into a wine-gulping party.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The pressure is always on the taker, the player standing, gulping, trying desperately not to unload their lunch onto the turf, preparing to do something theoretically simple — kick the ball into the net from 12 yards with only one opponent able to stop them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Hoisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisting. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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