lever 1 of 2

verb

Definition of levernext
as in to pry
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever the workers used crowbars to lever the heavy stone block into its new position

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lever

2 of 2

noun

as in knob

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Recent Examples of lever
Verb
At one point, after Gabriel won a header by levering himself up on Haaland’s shoulders, the two grappled on the turf as the game continued around them. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026 And those tails, on both sides, are levered bets on Musk succeeding or failing. — Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
The LiberNovo Omni features several cool elements, such as the ability to switch between different reclining angles with the flick of a lever. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 It's mated to a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission with a short-throw gear lever and limited-slip differential. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
  1. pull
  2. knob
  3. lift
  4. button
  5. switch
  6. dial
  7. key
  8. selector
Verb
  • Williams pulls even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era, which began in 1968.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of pull
Noun
  • Scout with the buttons and the knobs and the and the iconic name and design.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
  • The cockpit, in true Pagani fashion, features a steampunk-esque array of gauges, while the center stack is equipped with physical controls, though there is room amid all the buttons, knobs, and switches for a digital display.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of knob
Verb
  • Messi and Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy, the first in Messi’s storied career, but the Frenchman went home with the Golden Boot.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The elevator has to be repaired and reinspected in order for the cease-use order to be lifted.
    — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of lift
Noun
  • The new, one-button tool is also smaller, lighter and more ergonomic than ones currently on the market because of the new technology.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • The front button detail upgrades these pants from laidback to business casual, perfect for wearing into the office during a summer heatwave.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of button
Noun
  • The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Each layer was assigned to a separate computing unit, while the optical switch connected the processors into a pipeline.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • This discovery provides battery architects with a precise dial for performance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The user turns the rotary wheel like a dial and the screen moves fluidly with uninterrupted real-time control over pace and direction.
    — Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026
Definition of dial
Noun
  • The surprisingly spacious material easily stores your essentials, including your phone, keys, wallet, sunglasses, and more.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Wheeler opened up the extra period with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and Morales (10 points) sank a triple from the right corner shortly after.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of key
Noun
  • Marcus North, the England national men’s selector, arrived just in time to witness it first-hand.
    — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • The Edsel also introduced the Teletouch transmission, which placed push-button gear selectors in the center of the steering wheel.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of selector

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“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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