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
Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The star smiled and tilted her head to the side while lifting a white thermos in the air.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
In response, Micron soared 16% Thursday, lifting peers across the memory-and-storage complex.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The Hall County Fire Rescue said on Facebook that the dog was eventually carried out of the woods and back to safety where it was later taken to the vet and cared for, and photos showed firefighters lifting the pup to safety.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
At issue is the rate of launches and the increasing size of the rockets lifting off from the Space Coast, according to the audit.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Weigh them down further by placing rocks or mounds of soil along the edges to deter would-be diggers from lifting or getting around them.
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Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The star smiled and tilted her head to the side while lifting a white thermos in the air.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
In response, Micron soared 16% Thursday, lifting peers across the memory-and-storage complex.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The Hall County Fire Rescue said on Facebook that the dog was eventually carried out of the woods and back to safety where it was later taken to the vet and cared for, and photos showed firefighters lifting the pup to safety.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
At issue is the rate of launches and the increasing size of the rockets lifting off from the Space Coast, according to the audit.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Weigh them down further by placing rocks or mounds of soil along the edges to deter would-be diggers from lifting or getting around them.
—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.
—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
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By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
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In December 1922, two Black men were abducted from the Pilot Point jail after being accused of stealing horses.
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Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Sonic made the biggest jump of any brand in the survey, climbing from 73 to 77 after adding more affordable menu items.
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The Red Sox stole three bases in the game, with Durbin swiping two.
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Even swiping and inserting chip cards take too long, with customer moving to tap and Apple pay instead.
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Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback Mark Rypien hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI.
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Across over a dozen photos, James is seen hoisting his daughter up on his shoulders, enjoying the family ranch with his son, embracing his young kids, and smiling alongside his wife.
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Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.
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Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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