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
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.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
This year, after waiting for calm weather, a crew sailed aboard the Arctic Sunrise from Norfolk, England, to the gas rig, about 45 nautical miles off the coast, where seven experienced climbers scaled the rig, hoisting a thirty-nine-by-twenty-six-foot truss onto its side.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Aug. 2025
The last two years, Matthew has accomplished something that his father never did, hoisting the Stanley Cup as a member of the Florida Panthers.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The first class of interns hoisting Melonee Wise, the leader of the intern program.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2017
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
This year, after waiting for calm weather, a crew sailed aboard the Arctic Sunrise from Norfolk, England, to the gas rig, about 45 nautical miles off the coast, where seven experienced climbers scaled the rig, hoisting a thirty-nine-by-twenty-six-foot truss onto its side.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Aug. 2025
The last two years, Matthew has accomplished something that his father never did, hoisting the Stanley Cup as a member of the Florida Panthers.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The first class of interns hoisting Melonee Wise, the leader of the intern program.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisting
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Since 2023, the actor has regularly been photographed at the Studio City Farmers Market, arms—and Bode tote—heaving with tulips, pincushions, sunflowers, and sea lavender.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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And started just heaving crying.—
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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Guests at the celebration were also shown sipping wine and spending time in nature, including painting on canvases as a group.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks?—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some people find that drinking it on an empty stomach, such as before breakfast, can also lead to digestive upset or acid reflux.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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They're instructed to wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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That said, a group within them is elevating the entrepreneurship landscape.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most encouraging is how market pressure appears to be elevating quality.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko placed their hands on their knees, gulping in air.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Hoisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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