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
Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.
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Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Saudi Aramco reported a surprise increase in profits and boosted its forecasts for gas production as the kingdom embarked on a policy of lifting crude output to grab market share.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Capable of flying at 40 mph for 20 minutes and lifting 500 pounds, the Sky Surfer does a very good job at showing just how close homemade aviation has come to commercial viability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Disposing the debris is a simple process of pressing the removal latch, lifting the bin out, and then carrying it to the trash can.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Kelly isn’t capable of lifting cars or running 60 miles per hour; his true strength seems to lie in the power of persuasion.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
For instance, lay a piece of string on a table, and connect its ends without lifting it.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
By contrast, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned that AI could eliminate half of entry-level jobs in white-collar professions, lifting the unemployment rate to up to 20% in the near future.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Shares in the company have not performed well this year, down 25% year-to-date, despite the acquisition, having entered new markets, and lifting its guidance.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Saudi Aramco reported a surprise increase in profits and boosted its forecasts for gas production as the kingdom embarked on a policy of lifting crude output to grab market share.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Capable of flying at 40 mph for 20 minutes and lifting 500 pounds, the Sky Surfer does a very good job at showing just how close homemade aviation has come to commercial viability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Disposing the debris is a simple process of pressing the removal latch, lifting the bin out, and then carrying it to the trash can.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Kelly isn’t capable of lifting cars or running 60 miles per hour; his true strength seems to lie in the power of persuasion.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
For instance, lay a piece of string on a table, and connect its ends without lifting it.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
By contrast, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned that AI could eliminate half of entry-level jobs in white-collar professions, lifting the unemployment rate to up to 20% in the near future.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Shares in the company have not performed well this year, down 25% year-to-date, despite the acquisition, having entered new markets, and lifting its guidance.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 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
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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