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as in to raise
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
I needed help lifting the heavy globe back up to the top shelf
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
once the sun started to cut through the morning fog, the colorful hot-air balloons began to lift off from the field
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
she turned her back for just a moment, and somebody lifted her purse
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as in assist
an act or instance of helping
the company's senior vice president gave his son a much-needed lift up the corporate ladder
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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
I'll need a lift to work while my car is in the shop
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Recent Examples of lift
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
Vintage soccer jerseys follow the same pattern, where a storied club or a famous number lifts the value.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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Gently draw your shoulders down and back while lifting your chest.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
Vintage soccer jerseys follow the same pattern, where a storied club or a famous number lifts the value.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Noun
Friday, July 3 — Wings of FreedomWings of Freedom honors the American instinct to rise, transforming imagination into lift and discipline into forward motion.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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The News, The Times and affiliated outlets in Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group, along with other outlets, are suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing the work of journalists.
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In the video, the man and woman can be seen alleging the family stole their money and emphasizing they aren't wanted in the community.
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Thomas’ career began with a highlight-reel outfield assist in his MLB debut last June.
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Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win.
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The law will require annual background checks for ride-share drivers and expand the list of offenses that disqualify someone from the job.
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High-design with a beachy retro influence, the accommodations span three buildings, all just a short walk or bike ride from Sunset Beach and the restaurants, bars, and boats that make up the marina.
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
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Schwarber’s major league-leading home run total climbed to 28, and the performance marked the fifth three-homer game of his career.
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Highs are expected to reach the mid-90s in the San Gabriel Valley and the San Fernando Valley, and possibly climb to 100 degrees or higher in the Antelope Valley and the Cuyama Valley in Santa Barbara County, said Weather Service spokesperson Carol Ciliberti.
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Who got caught swiping this trash can?
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The 22-year-old center fielder swiped three bases in his second game with high Single-A Fort Wayne and both Luke Cantwell and Kavares Tears homered in a 7-6 win at Lake County on Wednesday.
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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