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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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

Verb

During meiosis, a structure called the spindle forms, which lines the chromosomes up and eventually pulls them apart.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
The question of who pulls more cross-over voters and independents could determine whether Democrats win back any significant power in Tallahassee.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of pulls

Noun

Wipe down doorknobs, light switches and countertops daily, and again after guests come through, according to the CDC.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Unlike conventional computer chips that process data as standard binary switches, quantum processors rely on physical circuits governed by quantum physics.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of switches

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After all, this is an institution that prizes itself on secrecy, deploying its undercover diners to restaurants the world in hopes of getting an accurate reporting of a typical dining experience.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Nara prizes accessibility to his art and has actively participated in extending his imagery into everyday products.

— Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of prizes

Noun

The miniature toys can also be used as charms and attached to keys, bags and other accessories.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The Rooms With eight minimalist guest rooms in the main house (all but one on the first floor) and three freestanding, sea-facing forest cottages, all 11 keys are both chic and cozy.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

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