LEVERS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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

2 of 2

noun

plural of lever

as in knobs

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By fields of cotton and soybeans where his bees forage and pollinate, Foster Hensel pries open the lid of one of his beehives, setting off a rising hum from inside.

— Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Remove the 11 Philips-head screws on the bottom of the laptop, and its bottom pries up with a bit of pressure.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pries

Noun

All the mixes and all the pans and everything were all people operating the things, the pots, the knobs and things.

— Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.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

Definition of knobs

Verb

There’s a fun bit when Green pulls her badge to walk Reacher out through the police cordon, pretending to have placed him under arrest, but the ruse doesn’t last long.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
The curvy wood frame and oversized door pulls give the Scandi-centric piece a bit of retro appeal without feeling dated.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pulls

Noun

At least this distracting arrangement is countered by physical switches, such as the manettino dial and various secondary controls.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
The discounts apply to high-speed internet service as well as Wi-Fi access points, routers and switches.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of switches

Noun

These are hot-swappable, which means individual keys can be changed out without soldering.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
The long-sleeve, open-front design offers lightweight coverage with no fussy buttons or zippers, while functional front pockets are deep enough for a phone, keys, and other small essentials.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of keys

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