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  • Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.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
  • Each addition pulls another exchange function inside the brokerage perimeter, where it gets priced like brokerage.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because a full report pulls from all three credit bureaus.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 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
  • Gun rights groups are celebrating a federal ruling that lifts restrictions on the purchase of silencers, used to lessen the sound of gunshots, and certain firearms.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Every time a gear turns, a pump lifts water, or a road survives difficult terrain, part of that ancient engineering legacy continues to work.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Eastbrook and Shell are two control points along the route, where dispatchers control the signals and switches for trains.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 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
  • Drop the car keys and board the wooden motor yacht affectionately named Truman.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With simple commands, keys can be remapped, lighting effects changed, macros created and keyboard and mouse settings.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of keys
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