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
If Paglen and Burtynsky are more like mechanics—lifting the hood and getting grease on their hands—Eliasson and Anadol are in the car-wash business.
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
The luxury plug-in hybrid SUV immediately went viral online thanks to videos showing the vehicle dancing, floating in water, spinning like a tank and lifting itself high enough to change tires.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Take a cue from Elle Fanning—instead of lifting the hair to a pale yellow or stark level 10 white blonde, think creamy neutrals, beige golds, and buttery tones with a touch of warmth.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Four is also the number of European trophies Barcelona have now claimed in their history since lifting their first in 2021.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu pointed straight at the cost of living, as Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions keep lifting gasoline prices.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 23 May 2026
Central banks are monitoring the energy shock from Iran, which is raising inflation and hurting consumers by lifting gasoline prices.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
The girls prayed to the Great Spirit for help and the ground began to rise beneath them, lifting the girls above the bears’ reach.
—Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
The luxury plug-in hybrid SUV immediately went viral online thanks to videos showing the vehicle dancing, floating in water, spinning like a tank and lifting itself high enough to change tires.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Take a cue from Elle Fanning—instead of lifting the hair to a pale yellow or stark level 10 white blonde, think creamy neutrals, beige golds, and buttery tones with a touch of warmth.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Four is also the number of European trophies Barcelona have now claimed in their history since lifting their first in 2021.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu pointed straight at the cost of living, as Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions keep lifting gasoline prices.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 23 May 2026
Central banks are monitoring the energy shock from Iran, which is raising inflation and hurting consumers by lifting gasoline prices.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
The girls prayed to the Great Spirit for help and the ground began to rise beneath them, lifting the girls above the bears’ reach.
—Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 22 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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Entire streets in the west Orange County community disappeared underwater as residents scrambled to escape rising floodwaters in the middle of the night.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The response to rising antisemitism is not retreat.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are less than 24 hours removed from an instant classic in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup, with the Spurs stealing home court advantage thanks to a 122-115 double-overtime win in OKC.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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An indictment charged Paul Caneiro with stealing at least $75,000.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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When the Knicks fell behind 2-1 in the first round against Atlanta, Brown reshaped the offense again, this time elevating Towns into the primary facilitator role.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Club officials envisioned a trade for Ohtani as transformative, elevating their team to a legitimate World Series contender, electrifying their dormant market.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ultimately, Orcutt and Fratti landed on a set of compositions that conjure an aching sense of nostalgia and familiarity through cello and guitar melodies that interweave and blossom like a trellis-climbing vine.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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First making a splash while departing Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Hadid boarded a boat in a vintage pink gingham Chantal Thomass look, with stacks of gold bangles climbing both arms.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 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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In fact, the Mango Collective initiative was created precisely for this purpose, as a platform to celebrate the creativity and innovation of ascending and independent designers, connecting their singular visions with Mango’s design expertise and international reach.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Before resurfacing, the divers must stay in shallow water to decompress after ascending from the cave’s depths.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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