as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
with lifted heels and bent knees, the runners tensely waited for the gun to go off
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as in raised
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 climbed
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 stole
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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Recent Examples of lifted
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Or at least the craziest until Malinin began doing on ice back flips during the 2024-25 season after the International Skating Union, the sport’s global governing body, lifted a ban on the stunt.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The blinds had been lifted, and framed in the floor-to-ceiling glass windows was the pastel-colored house where Reid lived.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Whether Drury has earned that level of security will be an ongoing source of debate, but with his job seemingly safe, the pressure to appease the owner with shortsighted moves should be lifted.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The restrictions, which were lifted yesterday, affected more than a dozen airports and led to more than 1,000 flight cancellations during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year following the holidays.
—Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
With the use of a firetruck ladder, a member of the swift water rescue team was lifted over the tall fence at the river’s edge and lowered to retrieve the person in the water.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
An evacuation order has been lifted near the Broomfield-Boulder county line after a wildfire there burned 35 acres and sent up smoke plumes that were blown by strong winds.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday lifted its prohibition on flights to the Caribbean and airlines have resumed normal flights.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
By Saturday the ban was lifted, but several vacationers were forced into extended vacations waiting for their next trip home.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Or at least the craziest until Malinin began doing on ice back flips during the 2024-25 season after the International Skating Union, the sport’s global governing body, lifted a ban on the stunt.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The blinds had been lifted, and framed in the floor-to-ceiling glass windows was the pastel-colored house where Reid lived.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Whether Drury has earned that level of security will be an ongoing source of debate, but with his job seemingly safe, the pressure to appease the owner with shortsighted moves should be lifted.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The restrictions, which were lifted yesterday, affected more than a dozen airports and led to more than 1,000 flight cancellations during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year following the holidays.
—Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
With the use of a firetruck ladder, a member of the swift water rescue team was lifted over the tall fence at the river’s edge and lowered to retrieve the person in the water.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
An evacuation order has been lifted near the Broomfield-Boulder county line after a wildfire there burned 35 acres and sent up smoke plumes that were blown by strong winds.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday lifted its prohibition on flights to the Caribbean and airlines have resumed normal flights.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
Adjective
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The onset of elevated inflation alongside sluggish hiring in recent months had put the Fed in a difficult position, even before the DOJ opened a probe into Powell.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite incredible progress to reduce the neural tube defects, Hispanic and Latino communities still have an elevated risk of developing these defects.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Idaho Home Learning Academy launched in 2016 with about 250 students and has climbed to nearly 8,000 students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Beef prices climbed almost 16% over that span.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The perfect partner for the look is a powder pink clutch and stole, both with embroidery that matches the dress.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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What also stole the show was her custom Lorraine Schwartz bling, particularly her diamond rings and custom earrings, which were made with 75 carats worth of diamonds in a cluster arrangement.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some of the loudest cheers serenaded Roberts, the former Bruins outfielder who triumphantly hoisted the World Series championship trophy over his head during a timeout as fans roared.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Had Ole Miss hoisted the College Football Playoff national championship trophy, Kiffin would have earned a total of $1 million.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sophomore forward Billy Richmond III swiped the ball away from sophomore guard Christian Anderson, tumbled to the floor and passed ahead to Acuff, who completed a three-point play after he was fouled by Lejuan Watts on the layup.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
13 Dec. 2025
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At the end of last week’s episode, the ladies’ investigation reached a real breakthrough when Julian swiped a cache of information related to Jacobson-Moore’s Australia retreat.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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