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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hoisting
People spanning the width of the streets are passionately chanting and hoisting their picket signs in a patriotic parade, of sorts.
—
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, in 2026, there is once again hope that the Knights can end the year hoisting the Open Division title above their heads for the first time.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Rojas rode onto the field perched atop a metallic blue convertible, hoisting the 2025 World Series trophy over his head.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The anniversary will instead be marked with a simple flag-hoisting ceremony.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Video of the rescue shows the Cutter Mackinaw’s crane hoisting the snowmobile off a drifting piece of ice as the slab steadily shrinks beneath it before the vehicle is lifted safely onto the vessel.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Crews worked for months to install the devices, intermittently closing a lane of traffic on the bridge and hoisting themselves up the towers as cars whooshed by.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Fullerton trailed for a good portion of the game, but the Titans stayed committed to their long-range attack, hoisting 47 of their 67 total shot attempts from behind the arc.
—Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, in 2026, there is once again hope that the Knights can end the year hoisting the Open Division title above their heads for the first time.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Rojas rode onto the field perched atop a metallic blue convertible, hoisting the 2025 World Series trophy over his head.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The anniversary will instead be marked with a simple flag-hoisting ceremony.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Video of the rescue shows the Cutter Mackinaw’s crane hoisting the snowmobile off a drifting piece of ice as the slab steadily shrinks beneath it before the vehicle is lifted safely onto the vessel.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Crews worked for months to install the devices, intermittently closing a lane of traffic on the bridge and hoisting themselves up the towers as cars whooshed by.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Fullerton trailed for a good portion of the game, but the Titans stayed committed to their long-range attack, hoisting 47 of their 67 total shot attempts from behind the arc.
—Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisting
Verb
-
As the fugitive car careered along the narrow road, the passenger started heaving out hindquarters of venison.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
-
The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Classical music groups in the Twin Cities are rising to the task, with offerings aimed at lifting the spirit, probing the soul, and creating a hopeful vision forward.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
-
The diesel shock could force some truckers to park their rigs — lifting rates for operators left standing.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Lounging at home, heading to the office, sipping an afternoon spritz—the light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Unseasonably warm temperatures continue to take a toll on Colorado's snowpack, raising concerns about dangerous avalanche conditions across the high country.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Past grand juries have issued reports raising awareness of shady land deals, questionable legislative appropriations and officials slow-walking public records requests.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
However, hyponatremia, a condition that results from drinking too much water and effectively diluting the sodium content of your blood, can actually be far more dangerous.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Binge drinking — defined as drinking five plus beverages in one sitting — drove the most liver disease deaths, with the greatest risk among those who engaged in binge drinking while living with type 2 diabetes or hypertension.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The series will follow a brotherhood of stylish entrepreneurial men over 50 who share their expertise with men who need help elevating their looks, improving their physical and mental health and more.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
-
The Chula Vista City Council approved four upper-management appointments during a closed session last week, filling vacant deputy city manager positions and elevating veteran staffers to director roles in public works and finance.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Hoisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
