1
as in heaves
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 lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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3
as in sips
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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Recent Examples of hoists
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Another 103 matches – including six in Santa Clara – will be played until one of the 48 countries hoists the iconic gold trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.
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Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
The hope is that all of the ugliness and worry will be forgotten during next month’s final, when the winning team hoists the World Cup trophy.
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Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Each, by necessity, hoists the other by its bootstraps out of abject improbability.
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David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.
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Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.
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Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Another 103 matches – including six in Santa Clara – will be played until one of the 48 countries hoists the iconic gold trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.
—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
The hope is that all of the ugliness and worry will be forgotten during next month’s final, when the winning team hoists the World Cup trophy.
—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Each, by necessity, hoists the other by its bootstraps out of abject improbability.
—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.
—
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.
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Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoists
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Moscow’s next move, as its skyline heaves with sooty smoke, must be to find a way to accept its weakness, and accommodate it, while not projecting anything other than strength.
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And so, in the constant tug-of-war between tradition and innovation, the latest design heaves toward history, meeting the future’s infrastructure needs in comfortingly familiar costume.
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According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink.
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This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.
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Fifteen to 20 ankle circles per foot followed by slow calf raises activates the lower-body pump.
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Workers represented by Unite Here 274 at the Sheraton Downtown on 17th Street near Race Street and the hotel have reached a tentative agreement that includes pay raises, pension increases and more.
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Shop our favorite ways to carry your gear, cool off in the shade, and keep snacks and drinks fresh all day long.
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Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
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At elevations reaching nearly 17,000 feet (5,177 meters), the robot maintains stability and mobility while carrying out its mission in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations.
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.
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His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.
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“Hoists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoists. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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