1
as in raising
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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2
as in rising
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 stealing
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 lifting
Tasks that must be completed quickly and require complex dexterity will be better suited to humans, whereas repetitive actions that include, for example, lifting heavy objects and low safety environments will be best for robots.
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Only two years ago, Madrid were lifting their record-extending 15th Champions League title at Wembley while some voices around the squad were telling The Athletic the dressing room was one of the most united in years.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Adriana Rea netted the winning goal with two minutes to play, lifting Cardinal Spellman to a 6-5 nonleague win over Bishop Fenwick.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Texas will be lifting a requirement for youth summer camps put in place by state lawmakers after the deadly floods at Camp Mystic that claimed 28 lives in 2025.
—USA Today, 8 May 2026
One model, known as the G1, is compact enough to move through tight spaces yet capable of lifting and pushing cargo.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Before lifting the sling, let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
But in markets, the AI hype is lifting stocks despite concerns about higher energy costs and potential hits to consumer spending and economic growth.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The Celtics started 1-for-7 from the field and fell behind 11-3 before Mazzulla made his first change, lifting Harper and sending in Payton Pritchard.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Only two years ago, Madrid were lifting their record-extending 15th Champions League title at Wembley while some voices around the squad were telling The Athletic the dressing room was one of the most united in years.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Adriana Rea netted the winning goal with two minutes to play, lifting Cardinal Spellman to a 6-5 nonleague win over Bishop Fenwick.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Texas will be lifting a requirement for youth summer camps put in place by state lawmakers after the deadly floods at Camp Mystic that claimed 28 lives in 2025.
—USA Today, 8 May 2026
One model, known as the G1, is compact enough to move through tight spaces yet capable of lifting and pushing cargo.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Before lifting the sling, let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
But in markets, the AI hype is lifting stocks despite concerns about higher energy costs and potential hits to consumer spending and economic growth.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The Celtics started 1-for-7 from the field and fell behind 11-3 before Mazzulla made his first change, lifting Harper and sending in Payton Pritchard.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Israel’s national security minister inflamed the situation with a provocative visit to the contested Al Aqsa Mosque compound, raising concerns about Jerusalem’s status in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to below forty per cent, the Iran war grinds on, and gas prices have been rising, as has inflation.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Avedian said that the issue is not just about people stealing identities or social security numbers; the danger to the consumer is much greater.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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At the moment, however, AI is merely stealing from us all.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Via one of popular music’s most stratospherically elevating climaxes, the song shifts into gospel overdrive with the explosive entrance of disco’s mightiest, most visceral vocalist, Loleatta Holloway.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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There is a fine line between elevating the league and overshadowing it.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Just ask Panthers guard Robert Hunt, who has stories about Eagles fans climbing onto opposing team buses and wreaking havoc.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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However, the young Italian appeared to go over his limit by attempting to match Vingegaard, quickly becoming gapped after just a kilometre of climbing together.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Security footage showed a black vehicle plowing through and swiping the vehicle next to it.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The Spurs are up on them, swiping at the ball, trapping Edwards and funneling all action to Wembanyama.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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That’s 22 golfers in all that history says have at least a shot at hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday night outside of Philadelphia.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Crews rigged a hoisting system using a ladder truck as a high point to raise the victim up to safety, according to fire officials.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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The Chargers also return Oronde Gadsden, who proved to be an ascending option in the passing game as a rookie last season.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Currently, the subsurface heat in the Pacific is moving east across the ocean and ascending to the surface from the deep waters, the initial stages of El Nino.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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