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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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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
That’s where patriarch Mychal Thompson, the former Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers center, remembered watching his then-8-year-old son, Klay, hoisting shot after shot from the center of his chest, splashing each one through the net.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The two teams faced off against each other 11 years ago during Super Bowl 49, with the Patriots hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the night.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
In the cavernous, warehouse-like space, the boys turn into physical exhibitionists, showing off for one another by hoisting heavy chunks of scrap metal and flinging them across the ruin.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Those Rams are also the only team to go from four wins one season to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy the next.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Mary Yadon, 78, of Arvada, Linda Dermyer, 75, of Lakewood and Anita Antony, 74, of Golden attended the demonstration together, hoisting handmade signs and bundling up against the cold.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
The Sheriff's Office posted a brief video where a search and rescue posse member lowered themselves down from the helicopter, securing the hiker and hoisting them both back to the aircraft.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
No matter what happens Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami — a game that will be played in South Florida — Columbus will be busily celebrating the sight of alums hoisting the national championship trophy.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Photos show someone sitting on another person’s shoulders hoisting a Champagne bottle with a sparkler attached up to the sound-insulating foam on the ceiling.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The two teams faced off against each other 11 years ago during Super Bowl 49, with the Patriots hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the night.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
In the cavernous, warehouse-like space, the boys turn into physical exhibitionists, showing off for one another by hoisting heavy chunks of scrap metal and flinging them across the ruin.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Those Rams are also the only team to go from four wins one season to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy the next.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Mary Yadon, 78, of Arvada, Linda Dermyer, 75, of Lakewood and Anita Antony, 74, of Golden attended the demonstration together, hoisting handmade signs and bundling up against the cold.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
The Sheriff's Office posted a brief video where a search and rescue posse member lowered themselves down from the helicopter, securing the hiker and hoisting them both back to the aircraft.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
No matter what happens Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami — a game that will be played in South Florida — Columbus will be busily celebrating the sight of alums hoisting the national championship trophy.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Photos show someone sitting on another person’s shoulders hoisting a Champagne bottle with a sparkler attached up to the sound-insulating foam on the ceiling.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisting
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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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Every gesture, breath, line delivery is heaving with the labor of just trying to get through one day to the next.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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In exchange for lifting restrictions, China has agreed to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola oil, one of Canada’s top agricultural exports.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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For the multitudes who dreamed of sipping their beer in the open air beneath the sunny skies on San Pedro Street in downtown San Jose, your day has arrived.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while the Gen Xer is leaning on coffee to fuel his massive company turnaround effort—drinking around three times more than the average American pouring two to three cups a day—Gen Z is really who keeps him on his toes, advising him to constantly grow in his role.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoid regularly drinking beverages above 140 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent these risks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other staff at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission proposed elevating the Boarmans’ case to the agency’s administrative law court to further evaluate the cause of the pollution and pursue potential enforcement.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Chens aren’t the only ones elevating Chinese cuisine.—
Terry Tang,
Fortune,
16 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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Protostars are messy and dynamic, gulping down material in spurts and fits and ejecting powerful outflows of wind and jets that punch into the surrounding clouds.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Hoisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisting. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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