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
Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Mortgage REITs can be five to seven times levered – that is, five parts debt to one part equity, said Matthew Malone, head of investment management at Opto Investments.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But the unfolding situation is not entirely under Washington’s control, as Tehran has a series of levers to respond to the aerial bombings that could intensify the conflict in the Middle East with possible global repercussions.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Noun
In turn, individual people who are highly levered to their stock-market savings will cut back spending in their own lives.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Mortgage REITs can be five to seven times levered – that is, five parts debt to one part equity, said Matthew Malone, head of investment management at Opto Investments.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
Noun
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The on/off lever, complete with a cherry red knob, adds a burst of contrast to the otherwise monochrome frame.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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Clean the base of the toilet that is on the floor and all the knobs, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Fortunately, several smartphones have the ability to capture the northern lights with a simple click of a button.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The study did find a positive — some areas where industrial activities had been halted had actually caused the land to lift back up.—
Kati Weis
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Fortunately for Jay, his switch to a new accountant was relatively painless.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The switch is a simple upgrade that can lead to noticeable savings in the summer.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The Luminor collection is known for its signature crown protection device with lever and its luminous dial, offering optimal readability in all conditions.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The newcomer is elegant, too, with a 38 mm gold case and a sparkling new dial crafted from aventurine enamel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The key is fitting the right programming to the right platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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More than anything else, the key is to recognize that these AIs are complex software programs that exist to serve a purpose for the creators who are investing massive resources in their construction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Aerodynamics must be evaluated in real-time, while control systems must handle both slow joint actuators and fast jet turbines.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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Every 40 seconds, as the mirrors are repositioned for their next long exposure, the actuators perform a new calculus to make a reflective surface that’s seemingly already perfect even more so.—
Michael Jones McKean,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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