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
Apart from lifting the ban on social media, the protesters’ other demands included that the Prime Minister resign and that Nepal establish an independent watchdog body similar to an ombudsman to monitor corruption.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuno will be replaced by Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in June, just weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the Europa League.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Their tasks frequently involve manual tools -cutting debris, drilling through rubble, or lifting objects, etc.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
In its latest earnings report in July, Microsoft reported better-than-expected results, briefly lifting the company’s market cap past $4 trillion.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Always Test Before Cleaning With Baking Soda Baking soda can work wonders when cleaning and lifting difficult stains.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuno will be replaced by Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in June, just weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the Europa League.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Their tasks frequently involve manual tools -cutting debris, drilling through rubble, or lifting objects, etc.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
In its latest earnings report in July, Microsoft reported better-than-expected results, briefly lifting the company’s market cap past $4 trillion.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Always Test Before Cleaning With Baking Soda Baking soda can work wonders when cleaning and lifting difficult stains.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Macron alone cannot be blamed for the rising far-right, which is on the march across the West.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Older adults must factor in rising costs for Medicare Part B premiums, which would be announced later in 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Prometheus was chained to a rock for stealing the fire of the gods and giving it to human beings.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Back in May, Steven Hale pleaded guilty to spending about a year between 2021 and 2022 stealing discs from his employer and selling them online through e-commerce sites.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Further elevating her practice, Jacobs belongs to a small club of artist/aviators including Doug Wheeler and James Turrell, whose experiences of flying small aircraft have opened an inimitable perspective on atmosphere and the aesthetics of the sublime.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Spring has come to dine at winter’s table, responding to the glow of climbing fire.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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For example, when the Fed started to cut its interest rates last fall, mortgage rates actually began climbing.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The brief clip shows 8-year-old Basil perched confidently in front of a sprinkler on a lush patch of grass, energetically swiping at jets of water spraying into the air.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Think of it like swiping on Hinge and everyone being too far away to be worth the drive to meet up.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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That national title game was so long ago that, in the time since hoisting the trophy, his Michigan team has been found guilty of several thousand NCAA violations.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the new video, Westman, with hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing a T-shirt, is seen browsing the firearms and, at one point, even hoisting a rifle and aiming it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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If the rookie can take advantage of those targets, he will be considered an ascending playmaker with Pro Bowl potential.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Thriller currently lives on five of Billboard’s albums rosters, ascending on three of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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