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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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Officials say the ring targeted vulnerable residents by forging documents, stealing personal information about the real owners and arranging the sales of the properties.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There's a long way to go before the season gets here and stealing the spotlight on Thursday night during the draft doesn’t guarantee anything.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Jewish Theological Seminary has named Rabbi Mike Uram as its next chancellor, elevating a Jewish educator best known for his time as executive director of the University of Pennsylvania Hillel to lead Conservative Judaism’s flagship university and rabbinical school.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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What was initially thought to be a small number of caves has been proven otherwise through ongoing research, elevating Nottingham’s historical significance (with a reference to Robin Hood attached).—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Texas drivers are seeing another jump at the pump, with gas prices climbing above $4 a gallon statewide for the first time in nearly four years.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Many younger adults describe the swiping experience as passive, repetitive and emotionally draining — a lot of effort with very little payoff in real chemistry or meaningful matches.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Imagine swiping a card at a corner station, unlocking a bicycle, riding to the store or your office or the park or the beach and locking the bike at another station.—
Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The event drew families — kids carrying band instruments, parents hoisting small children on their shoulders.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 May 2026
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The statue depicts a man in a suit hoisting a large flag.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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New York — The tables are set, the cameras are waiting and some of today’s most stylish cultural figures are ascending the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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That’s because ascending the Kardashev scale isn’t really a realistic goal—the scale is more a crude guide for thinking about how a technological civilization could grow and what its ultimate limits could be.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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