LEVERS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.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

Smart switches replace the wall switch itself, which keeps every bulb in the fixture on the same schedule.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
In addition to making firearms, 3D printers can also be used to make switches to turn semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Definition of switches

Noun

Teams often overlook how modules interact with identity, keys and access flows.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

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