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
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
That uncertainty lifted oil futures in trading early Thursday.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Now, with the burden of history lifted and the demons of past Masters Sundays exorcised, McIlroy exudes a freedom his past steps around this place did not enjoy.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Keeping your chest lifted and your core engaged, bend your right knee and place your right foot onto the bench.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fast Retailing shares surged more than 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its annual outlook and as robust international growth boosted its quarterly profit.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran wants compensation for the war and sanctions lifted.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The lockdown was lifted shortly after midnight.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
From Florida's Key West to Puget Sound in Washington, America watched and hoped together as the Artemis II astronauts lifted off, splashed down, and touched the nation from a quarter million miles away.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
That uncertainty lifted oil futures in trading early Thursday.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Now, with the burden of history lifted and the demons of past Masters Sundays exorcised, McIlroy exudes a freedom his past steps around this place did not enjoy.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Keeping your chest lifted and your core engaged, bend your right knee and place your right foot onto the bench.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fast Retailing shares surged more than 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its annual outlook and as robust international growth boosted its quarterly profit.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran wants compensation for the war and sanctions lifted.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The lockdown was lifted shortly after midnight.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
Adjective
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But some farmers who didn’t buy early face elevated prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mortgage rates remain elevated, and broader affordability concerns continue to weigh on voters, creating a challenging backdrop for Republicans trying to sell their economic agenda.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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Capela raised his arms in celebration after hitting the shot and Houston’s bench stood and cheered.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The company has raised more than $200 million in venture capital funding, with investments coming from the likes of SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Serena Williams’ firm Serena Ventures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dozens climbed into the cargo bay.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its stock has climbed about 274% in the last year, in part because it has long been seen as an acquisition target.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jackson Merrill followed with a single and stole second before Bogaerts hit a two-run single to center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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One laborer stole a parking placard and made a copy of it in order to park in a secure lot, the OIG found.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.—
Scot Paltrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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He was visibly shaken when he was hoisted to the roadside.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Whether the local beer being hoisted in the rink a week hence is Lone Star or Grain Belt, this was clearly a playoff preview for teams that hope to meet six or seven more times this month.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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The consumer price index rose by a slower-than-expected 1% from a year ago, as domestic demand remained under pressure.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In other dealings, gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Masataka Yoshida had an RBI groundout and Trevor Story stole home when Marcelo Mayer swiped second on a double steal in the fourth inning for the Red Sox runs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton on Saturday swiped his first base since 2020 as the team took care of the Miami Marlins, 9-7.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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