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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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Starbucks has struggled in recent years, along with other Western companies that have lost ground to local rivals amid rising nationalism and reluctance to pay premiums for foreign brands.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Flocks of snow buntings skitter across the sand, rising in confetti clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The sign-stealing scandal of the Houston Astros [who beat the Dodgers in the 2017 World Series].—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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What was once a guilty-pleasure show for the whole family to enjoy has since captivated audiences through a refreshing social media strategy and stars like Robert Irwin, who is totally stealing hearts on the dance floor and our phone screens.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
31 Oct. 2025
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Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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From the transistor pioneers of the 1950s to the dense GPU networks of today, computing’s pace is climbing an exponential curve.—
Chelsea Haney
October 30,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The monkey was also seen climbing a pole and atop the store's displays as people tried to coax it back to its owner.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 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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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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The rescuer takes two trips, hooking each passenger up to a line, then hoisting them from the beach, the video shows.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Daniella Karagach and Dylan Efron have had an ascending track record throughout season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Parsons signed a multiyear extension upon arrival and has already produced game‑changing pressure and splash plays that helped swing the second half in Pittsburgh, giving the Packers a top-tier pass rush to pair with Love’s ascending offense.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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