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
Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Matthew hoists the Cup on the cover of the standard edition of NHL 26 — the first player to do so since Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks on NHL 16.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
After the rescuer hooks the hikers to the line, the helicopter crew hoists all three from the area.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Tramell Tillman hoists his trophy up high at the Apple TV+ party.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Matthew hoists the Cup on the cover of the standard edition of NHL 26 — the first player to do so since Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks on NHL 16.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
After the rescuer hooks the hikers to the line, the helicopter crew hoists all three from the area.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoists
Verb
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Several mega-talented Georgia defensive backs appeared to short-circuit and forget how to track a ball in the air on Tennessee heaves.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alongside those raises, Chan was also granted weeks of management leave.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Without it, the state operates off its previous budget, meaning teachers and other state employees will go without raises for the time being.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Civic leaders, this week, chalked up Sacramento’s first two to-go drinks events as early successes, and paved the way for more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People living at higher elevations escaped the toxic cloud.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Snowfall will be minimal, limited to northern New England, the Upper Midwest, high elevations in the Intermountain West, and parts of Alaska where travel could be impacted.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The takeoffs from the bombers' home base were also tracked by aviation enthusiasts using commercially available software to track the aircraft that initially had their transponders activated.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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That would be Red Bull Rampage equivalent, like the blind takeoffs and dropping outta the sky three stories.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Further increases are anticipated to meet the growing demand, Gusek said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Price increases in 2026 will be aligned with the recent past, in two moments of the year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Hoists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoists. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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