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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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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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
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.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—CBS News, 7 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.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—CBS News, 7 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.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoists
Verb
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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.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Some nights the crowd heaves outside Mắm and the feeling is catch as catch can, diners hunched on low plastic stools eating off only slightly taller plastic tables, on the sidewalk and in the street, even spilling over to a nearby empty storefront.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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There is a long way to go before the plane lifts off for Australia and the season opener.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink.—
Mike Winters
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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From 2021 to 2025, the region had the highest raises among all 15 regions.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Companies see that and may hire more or feel safer giving raises.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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According to the Mayo Clinic, milk allergy symptoms can occur a few minutes to a few hours after a person drinks milk or eats milk products.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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In others, the rebellious teenager drinks elsewhere.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph in some of the higher elevations, and some ridge tops could see gusts around 60 mph.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Though Boise wasn’t expected to see freezing temperatures, higher elevations in Idaho are about to get icy, the weather service said.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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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His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Hoists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoists. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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