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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Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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These knobs have a sculptural visual and tactile design—plus, the ceramic knobs options are available in multiple colors and finishes, allowing a genuinely personal touch.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ariana Grande pulls Teyana Taylor in for a tight squeeze after the latter won her award.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Joining Watkins for the sit-down with Deadline, Nurse John pulls back the curtain on his experience of his stratospheric rise, reflecting on the emotional impact of sudden viral visibility and the practical mechanics of turning internet attention into a sustainable live business.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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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The seat cushion lifts up to reveal a storage compartment for a secret spot to keep books, blankets, and other items.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That law also lifts Illinois’ nearly four-decade ban on new base-load nuclear power plants.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The switches came two days after the Commanders' disappointing season ended.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The six-chip family—combine them like Infinity Stones for an AI supercomputer—include a CPU, DPU, GPU, network accelerator, and pair of switches.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here's a look at all 26 Michigan Lottery prizes worth $100,000 or more that were won or claimed last month.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
13 Dec. 2025
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All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Levers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levers. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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