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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Recent Examples of lever
Mark Simon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
He had been assigned the last car in a row of six, each manned by a colored youth standing inside his metal box in a red uniform, operating the lever that sent the car up from the basement grill to the roof-garden restaurant on the fifteenth floor and then back down again all day.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
That means hiring leaders who understand integration as a growth lever, not just a cost center.
—Mark Simon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
He had been assigned the last car in a row of six, each manned by a colored youth standing inside his metal box in a red uniform, operating the lever that sent the car up from the basement grill to the roof-garden restaurant on the fifteenth floor and then back down again all day.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
The drop was exacerbated by a large number of traders who were highly levered, borrowing money to increase the size of their bets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
Noun
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According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, larvae and pupae can be found in out-of-the-way places like door hinges, backs of door knobs, and corners of wire baskets, underneath shelves, and around the edges of jar lids, cans, and non-food items also stored in your pantry or cupboard.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Essentially the second tone knob engages an onboard distortion circuit, and when it's activated, a rendering of Godzilla on the pickguard glows and pulsates, the brightness varying depending on the gain levels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Within seconds, several officers pull her toward the entrance of the facility as others move to hold back the crowd.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Upopby Lantern-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater with Buttons Lantern sleeves with faux pearl button details at the cuffs give this black turtleneck sweater an elegant flourish.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Designed so that the needle is hidden until injection — a process that is prompted by the push of a button — the ClearPen is reusable and can be loaded with single-use doses of corticosteroids.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mpisi said that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both helped clean her up and lift her spirits after the spill.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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On your straight leg, tighten the muscles on the front of your thigh and slowly lift your leg to the height of your bent knee or slightly higher.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But few will defend Maserati’s decision to put the Cielo’s convertible roof controls on that screen, rather than a trusty analog switch.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The wave pool is expected to use the latest Wave Garden technology, said to produce 1,000 waves an hour, with waves on demand that can be ordered by the flip of a switch.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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China is in a far more precarious state, mostly due to preexisting problems, but the new trade agreement is unlikely to move the dial much for either of the world’s two largest economies.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Resembling a blood pressure cuff, the dial pressure is easier to read than the stick pressure gauge.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rebecca Minkoff Darren Leather Shoulder Bag Stash away your phone, wallet, keys, and lip gloss in this on-sale leather shoulder bag.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The women’s restroom was locked and a key was not available, a co-owner told inspectors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Before the first Test against the West Indies on June 25, Labuschagne was called into a meeting with head coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Glock switches, also known as auto sears or selector switches, can be ordered online or made at home with a 3D printer.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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