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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
  • 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
  • Use a drill or screwdriver to remove the existing handles or knobs, then attach a new set.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Clean the Hardware Before cleaning the handles, knobs, or drawer pulls, consider the hardware material.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of knobs
Verb
  • As family members mill about, Carter pulls them into the eye of his orbit.
    — Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Samsung Curved Gaming Monitor Deal The Samsung Odyssey G55C pulls you right into the center of the action with its immersive 1000R curved VA panel.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 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
  • The result at Estadio de la Ceramica lifts Betis into second place, tied with Madrid on 12 points.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The main basket lifts out and can be easily emptied and cleaned with a hose without touching any debris.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • By adding a few switches, an airport express train could weave between local trains and proceed nonstop between O’Hare and the Loop.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 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
  • The industry remains near the beginning of its cycle, and the same principles—control over keys, and the routing of decisions—apply well beyond custody, including the issuance of tokenized instruments.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The ula fala is a traditional Samoan necklace made from dried parts, called keys, of the tropical pandanus plant that are polished then strung into a necklace.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of keys
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“Levers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levers. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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