levers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lever
as in pries
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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levers

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noun

plural of lever
as in knobs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levers
  1. pries
  2. knobs
  3. pulls
  4. buttons
  5. lifts
  6. switches
  7. prizes
  8. keys
Verb
  • There are swooping close encounters with heavenly bodies, Lego blocks in antigravity mode and swarms of Separators, a sort of astro-anthropomorphic version of the tool that pries apart Lego bricks in real life.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The show’s biggest laugh may come when Testa pries open Costanzo’s mouth and pronounces just how many performances of Norma Galas has left.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of pries
Noun
  • Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There are seven temperature knobs spread across the front of the grill, one for each main burner and one for the rear burner.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of knobs
Verb
  • The vibes are awkward all around, and things only get weirder when Emira pulls Georgia aside to chat.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Replace Cabinet Hardware New drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and even hinges can make quite the impact on your tired old kitchen cabinets.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pulls
Noun
  • The volume buttons are near the top, and the AI button is right next to them.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
  • These buttons require the press of a button to start cooking or heating something quickly.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of buttons
Verb
  • In Bunk 5, Billy lifts her head, exhales, and looks down at the woman underneath her.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, while a crown of sparkling wine lifts the pour into a crisp, bubbly finish.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • Additionally, the internal switches could have fused shut or worn out.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And some features that had previously been eliminated needed to be returned to the home, including original roofing, porches and even light switches.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of switches
Verb
  • American medicine still prizes intervention more than prevention.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • The thinking was that app permissions are so granular that malware lurking on the device would have no ability to access the private keys that form the lynchpin of passkey security.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Once that was done, she would be allowed to tour the apartment and pick up the keys.
    — Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of keys
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