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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Many were acquired between 2019 and 2022 at elevated valuations and financed with aggressive leverage, assumptions that are now being tested in a higher-rate environment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since then, prices for many games have been raised further, sparking widespread outrage.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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To this, the stoic Bednar raised an uncharacteristic (and bruised) eyebrow.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Central chimps scattered as the Western chimps climbed up the tree.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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That's when Northwood Tree Care climbed in.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The guava version is a classic, but the chocolate croissant stole the show.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Authorities announced charges against another man from whom the shooter allegedly stole the gun used to carry out the shooting, and that man was legally banned from possessing guns because of a past felony.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
22 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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Young was hoisted from the canyon floor and airlifted to a hospital, the sheriff's office stated.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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From there, the astronauts were hoisted into helicopters and transported to the Murtha for further evaluation, completing one of the most complex and carefully choreographed phases of the mission.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Warnings pile up In 2018, a neighbor said she was lured to Guzman’s backyard in Omaha, where Guzman swiped at the neighbor’s neck with a knife, according to the woman’s affidavit.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Replays showed while still lying on the court, Ball’s left hand swiped at Adebeyao’s right foot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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