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
The former Blaugrana standout scored twice in the 2022 final as well as netting his penalty in the shootout on his way to lifting soccer’s most prestigious trophy.
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Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial intelligence is widening the productivity gap between large and small companies, lifting up bigger firms that are able to effectively scale the technology and cut costs tied to human workers.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
OpenAI proposes to become a public benefit corporation (PBC), transferring the nonprofit’s ownership of OpenAI’s technology to the for-profit arm, lifting the profit caps for investors, and doing away with the nonprofit’s oversight.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Typically, plyo moves are bodyweight only since lifting heavy will compromise your ability to execute them quickly.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
During the footage, Yuki can be seen lifting her paws to her head as if to scratch her ears, only to suddenly realize there is no longer anything there.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial intelligence is widening the productivity gap between large and small companies, lifting up bigger firms that are able to effectively scale the technology and cut costs tied to human workers.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
OpenAI proposes to become a public benefit corporation (PBC), transferring the nonprofit’s ownership of OpenAI’s technology to the for-profit arm, lifting the profit caps for investors, and doing away with the nonprofit’s oversight.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Typically, plyo moves are bodyweight only since lifting heavy will compromise your ability to execute them quickly.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
During the footage, Yuki can be seen lifting her paws to her head as if to scratch her ears, only to suddenly realize there is no longer anything there.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Oct. 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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Even before her election, tensions were rising between the two neighbors.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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But as time went on, the family faced the challenges of everyday expenses and the rising cost of raising multiple children.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 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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As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 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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In a world where people have grown increasingly accustomed to finding love by swiping right or left, this little Irish town and its festival offers something different.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to the new ‘Hi-Five’ rule, which penalizes defenders for swiping at hands following through, and re-emphasizes contact to shooters’ legs, Curry shot nine free throws in the first half, all makes, and ended up with 13 attempts from the foul line overall.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday was their first test together, forming the middle of the starting lineup between solid centre Jakob Poeltl and 3-point-hoisting guard Immanuel Quickley.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 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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Most building sites in Dolpo are notably located on ascending mountain slopes.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, a player ascending from top-15 or top-10-ish status in the league to a legit MVP candidate is arguably an even more difficult, more challenging and vertiginous jump than making the leap from random scrub to solid starter.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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