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
David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Minutes later, Malenstyn got to the front and lifted home a rebound.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
SpaceX has flown 22 of that total while NASA’s Space Launch System rocket on the Artemis II mission that lifted off last Wednesday.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
One point lifted from Shear’s life was his experience working as a Manhattan family manny (a male nanny).
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Construction, likely lifted by favorable weather, swung to a net gain of 26,000 jobs versus a 13,000-job loss in February.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
If all goes to plan, Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen will loop around the moon on Day 6 of the mission, which lifted off on April 1.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Laying on his side in the crease, the goalie lifted his left pad to stop Dahlin's shot from the slot.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Tatum played the entire fourth quarter for the second straight game, his minutes limit seemingly lifted.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Teammates encouraged her and one even lifted her chin, but the damage was done.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Minutes later, Malenstyn got to the front and lifted home a rebound.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
SpaceX has flown 22 of that total while NASA’s Space Launch System rocket on the Artemis II mission that lifted off last Wednesday.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
One point lifted from Shear’s life was his experience working as a Manhattan family manny (a male nanny).
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Construction, likely lifted by favorable weather, swung to a net gain of 26,000 jobs versus a 13,000-job loss in February.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
If all goes to plan, Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen will loop around the moon on Day 6 of the mission, which lifted off on April 1.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Laying on his side in the crease, the goalie lifted his left pad to stop Dahlin's shot from the slot.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Tatum played the entire fourth quarter for the second straight game, his minutes limit seemingly lifted.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
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On Shabbat, the Acheinu, a prayer for liberating those held in captivity, was recited from the bimah, an elevated platform where sermons are often delivered.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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China sulfur prices, including cost and freight, climbed by about 13% from early March to $621 per tonne as of March 26, according to S&P Global Platts.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The average cost of unleaded gas has climbed more than a dollar in the month since the war began.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the second pitch, Joey Loperfido stole second base and Christian Walker scored on the play thanks to a throwing error by catcher Connor Wong.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nestlé revealed that thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat products while the candy was in transit between the company’s factory in central Italy and its destination in Poland.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 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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So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the days before Holy Week, the statues are hoisted onto large platforms with rows of parallel wooden beams running underneath.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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After a few minutes of struggling to unbeach the shark, Phan hoisted the creature by the tail and successfully pushed it into a crashing wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Holter, who lives about a mile away, remembers a suitcase stolen off a porch and a bicycle swiped.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Monrovia Police Department said the woman suffered minor injuries after the bear swiped at her leg and scratched the back of her knee on Saturday.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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