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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heaved the bucket from the bottom of the well
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
heaved the brick over the fence
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as in thrust
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or hove
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as in hoisted
to lift with effort
I heaved my duffel bag into the bus's overhead compartment
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as in vomited
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
heaved as soon as he stepped off the roller coaster
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heaved the bucket from the bottom of the well
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as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
heaved the brick over the fence
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as in gasped
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
by the time he reached the top step of the tower, he was heaving
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Recent Examples of heave
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
But as players had to heave sandbags, move through an obstacle course, toss balls and complete a puzzle, the Vula tribe (with no original Vula members on it) were once again the last team to finish.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
A number of sectors within Hollywood, notably visual effects and animation, heave become heavily reliant on Nvidia’s products and services, as are a number of tech frenemies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After a lot of loose-ball chaos, Hardaway got the ball in the corner and pump-faked before heaving it up.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
But as players had to heave sandbags, move through an obstacle course, toss balls and complete a puzzle, the Vula tribe (with no original Vula members on it) were once again the last team to finish.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Curry swished in a magical heave at the end of the first half from beyond halfcourt, igniting a 40-14 run that swung the game.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
A number of sectors within Hollywood, notably visual effects and animation, heave become heavily reliant on Nvidia’s products and services, as are a number of tech frenemies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave
Noun
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Such is the thrust of their latest foray into international programming, a series based on the life of Marie-Antoine Carême, a legendary figure in French culinary history — he is referenced as a gastronomic god in The Taste of Things — who has been transformed into a dashing twink spy.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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The thrust of the case is an assertion the defendants have operated as a cartel and have conspired to unlawfully price fix, namely with respect to earning opportunities for players and in locking them into obligations to compete exclusively for approved tournaments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Fiscal upheaval One bright spot could emerge on the horizon.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The upturn was largely due to the impact of a distribution deal with Charter Communications, which integrated Peacock into it Spectrum pay-TV and broadband plans.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But these days, Lawrence is very squarely in an upturn.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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If the proposal is approved without changes, airport workers and employees of hotels with 60 or more rooms would see their hourly minimum wage climb to $22.50 in July, $25 in 2026, $27.50 in 2027 and $30 in 2028.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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The first mile is a climb, which helps reduce the crowds.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
5 May 2025
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Interest in gold soars in times of uncertainty as investors seek a safe place for their money, although there can still be some volatility.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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For example, when people feel informed and trusted, their morale and productivity soar, and, externally, transparency strengthens relationships with customers by reinforcing the company’s integrity and commitment to long-term success.—
Andrew Collis,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Today, the country is experiencing a nationalistic upsurge that marks the India of Modi.—
Nirupama Rao,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Apr. 2023
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At least one of those upsurges apparently was the product of social media posts quoting White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stating that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs scheduled to go into effect this week.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Rockets will need the Jalen Green rollercoaster to hit the upswing again.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump's tariff announcements have driven sharp volatility in recent weeks, meaning the upswing for tech stocks could reverse itself, Ives said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Heave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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