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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3
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
That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.
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Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
Loomer had been posting about Venezuela, advocating for lifting sanctions on its oil sector and allowing American companies to operate there.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
At the front of the room was a lifting platform surrounded by speakers and smoke and pyrotechnic machines.
—Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.
—Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
These are essentially large drones powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, capable of lifting one or more passengers vertically into the air.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
Loomer had been posting about Venezuela, advocating for lifting sanctions on its oil sector and allowing American companies to operate there.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
At the front of the room was a lifting platform surrounded by speakers and smoke and pyrotechnic machines.
—Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.
—Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
These are essentially large drones powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, capable of lifting one or more passengers vertically into the air.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are trade-offs, of course—rising Obamacare premiums will harm people, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar-winning acting is known for stealing scenes, but during a recent outing in New York City, her straight-leg jeans took the spotlight.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s a lot of concern among professionals across the creative and media industries that generative AI tools are essentially stealing their work by scraping content available on the Internet.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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From record-breaking hammer prices to elevating scholarship, Phillips has taken watch collecting to new heights.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales—revisited an iconic look from a previous Remembrance Day service, elevating the outfit with new details.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The series is already becoming an obsession among Apple TV subscribers, quickly climbing up the streamer's top TV charts.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wilson was arrested in February for allegedly swiping a subway rider through a turnstile and received cash in exchange.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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How one person feels about spending cash versus swiping their card is really about exposure, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yang jumped in, appreciating his photo of Bailey in a black jumpsuit hoisting himself up on a set of gymnastic rings.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Love then ran around like a chicken with its head cut off to avoid multiple defenders before hoisting a prayer across the field directly to cornerback Mike Jackson in the end zone.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In fact, rumors even indicate a funeral has already been planned and Prince William has taken on more duties in preparation for ascending the throne.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sixteen years ago, food scientists in Brazil created a new system called Nova, which grouped foods into four ascending health categories based on processing.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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