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
Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Golden State put up a fight — lifted by the energy of Malevy Leons and strong play from Podziemski and Porzingis — to cut the deficit to just 13 going into the final quarter.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
And Transporter-6, which lifted off this past January, was also more prolific, carrying 114 satellites aloft.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Specifically, dinner after the round was a lot of fun, with our entire team bonding and having fun after having such a big weight lifted off our shoulders.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil, a boost to the Kremlin as Washington tries to contain energy prices sent soaring by the American-Israeli assault on Iran.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The frame lift mechanisms are notably easy to use and lock while lifted, allowing anyone to maneuver in the storage space without holding the bed up.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
More than 300 hopefuls all stretched, leaped, and lifted during the open tryouts inside Merritt Clubs Downtown Athletic Club— hoping to make the cut.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The conflict had lifted crude oil prices by about 6%, according to Paredes.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
My evident happiness was catching, and my mother, too, was lifted out of her depression.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Golden State put up a fight — lifted by the energy of Malevy Leons and strong play from Podziemski and Porzingis — to cut the deficit to just 13 going into the final quarter.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
And Transporter-6, which lifted off this past January, was also more prolific, carrying 114 satellites aloft.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Specifically, dinner after the round was a lot of fun, with our entire team bonding and having fun after having such a big weight lifted off our shoulders.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil, a boost to the Kremlin as Washington tries to contain energy prices sent soaring by the American-Israeli assault on Iran.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The frame lift mechanisms are notably easy to use and lock while lifted, allowing anyone to maneuver in the storage space without holding the bed up.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
More than 300 hopefuls all stretched, leaped, and lifted during the open tryouts inside Merritt Clubs Downtown Athletic Club— hoping to make the cut.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The conflict had lifted crude oil prices by about 6%, according to Paredes.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Overall, these rooms are more like mini apartments; each with a full-size fridge, microwave, and cooking utensils and facilities, which signal the hotel’s basis of homey yet elevated interior design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As of this week, the effort had raised $3,855.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association, which sponsors the event, has raised more than $130,000 in the last 18 years alone, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The price of Brent Crude, the world’s benchmark for crude oil, reportedly climbed to $120 a barrel for a period on Monday before later dropping to around $110.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acuna walked on five pitches to lead off the inning and then stole second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit by Zabel claims Sánchez stole her idea for a children’s book.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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The hikers were eventually hoisted to safety.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Huskies last hoisted a trophy at Madison Square Garden as dual champions in 2023-24 before going on to win their second national title under coach Dan Hurley.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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An adult black bear swiped a woman with its claw on Saturday in Monrovia in what police described as an unusual incident.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The bear swiped its claw toward her at one point, hitting the back of her knee.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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