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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levers
Verb
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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
Noun
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Features turn out to be like volume knobs for concepts; turn them up and the model will talk about little else.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Door Knobs & Handles Door knobs and handles are touched every day multiple times a day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In terms of sheer ability, Brown has no trouble navigating these bustling beats, which are packed with rhythms, drops, switches, and sound effects.—
Stephen Kearse,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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The lunch menu switches from traditional Brazilian dishes to an international buffet on Saturdays, and an English roast dinner on Sundays.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The shift requires a new mindset among investors, one that prizes grit, endurance, systems thinking, and resilience over speed, scale, and sizzle.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Thompson; Hoss adds a blaze-of-glory brio to Eileen’s downfall; Thompson; a visual palette that prizes both old-school glamour and pomo maximalism; and Thompson.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, guests receive room keys that double as all-access passes to local museums and galleries through the hotel’s Unlock Art program.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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John put the bikes onto their truck with the keys inside, and left them in the driveway of their home in Maplewood, per the outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Levers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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