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
Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
My body often shut down and I was overcome with anxiety and depression, unable to eat or sleep, hiding away in a dark room for days until the pain lifted.
—Fatima Bhutto, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
Jamie Nelson lifted a Badger stick to free the puck before finding Ava Lindsay in the low slot; Lindsay fed Morrow for a one-timer to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead after one period.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Falvey behaved as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, smiling and reminiscing and even telling the story of his awkward first interaction with the late Sid Hartman.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Earlier today, China lifted sanctions on six British lawmakers after talks between Starmer and Xi.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Apply toothpaste directly to the mark in question using your finger, then use your damp cloth to work the stain out of the wall, drying things off when it's completely lifted out.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Hussain ran outside and lifted her himself.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
But at the event, our spirits were lifted.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
This is the type of snow that will get lifted by the wind, and gusts of up to 35 mph are expected.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
My body often shut down and I was overcome with anxiety and depression, unable to eat or sleep, hiding away in a dark room for days until the pain lifted.
—Fatima Bhutto, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
Jamie Nelson lifted a Badger stick to free the puck before finding Ava Lindsay in the low slot; Lindsay fed Morrow for a one-timer to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead after one period.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Falvey behaved as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, smiling and reminiscing and even telling the story of his awkward first interaction with the late Sid Hartman.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Earlier today, China lifted sanctions on six British lawmakers after talks between Starmer and Xi.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Apply toothpaste directly to the mark in question using your finger, then use your damp cloth to work the stain out of the wall, drying things off when it's completely lifted out.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Hussain ran outside and lifted her himself.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
But at the event, our spirits were lifted.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
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This woodpecker has a wide vocabulary of other sounds, including screams if being captured by predators, an elevated alarm call often given when predator hawks are near or rapidly drumming on dead hollow limbs during territorial disputes or to attract mates.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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While an appeal could clarify how far the government’s detention authority extends, the broader questions raised by the case may take months, or longer, to resolve.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Zaghal is a Palestinian Canadian author who was born and raised in Jerusalem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Point Loma Nazarene’s women’s basketball team improved to 14-4 and climbed back on top of the PacWest Conference standings with a 10-2 mark after beating Azusa Pacific (80-55) and contender Vanguard (59-57) last week.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Silver and platinum prices have also climbed alongside gold, reflecting broader investor interest in hard assets.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sentencing follows a year in which mostly Chinese scammers stole a record $17 billion from regular people.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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What settler stole this sacred land and is now charging me for these healing waters?—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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Florida freeze Extreme cold and freeze alerts were hoisted for much of the state on Friday in advance of the worst cold.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thus the advent of Wet January, which is less a trend than a flag hoisted by Amis’s present-day counterparts.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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Eagle numbers rose significantly first in the 1990s, then continued to increase.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Over the last four seasons, Bader has swiped 65 bases and posted 85th percentile sprint speed last season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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