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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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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
Defending champion Argentina’s quality is stronger since lifting the trophy in Qatar.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
While the Blues entered the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes after lifting the Club World Cup, the team failed to live up to expectations, floundering in the Premier League and going through three different managers in the space of only a few months.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Brueggmann was more than good Friday, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The robot has a wheeled base, a lifting column and an arm that can reach for objects.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Polydrops started off by lifting the X trailer by 4 inches (10 cm), sliding on some all-terrain tires in the process.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Angels 1-0 on Friday night in the Freeway Series opener.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Working on a craft project, detailing a car, weeding a garden, practicing your basketball shot, lifting weights – all these activities can foster patience too.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The roadshow details a handful of future targets by an unspecified date, including lifting gross margins to around 70% from 49% last year and generate a roughly 45% net income margin, versus negative 26% last year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
While the Blues entered the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes after lifting the Club World Cup, the team failed to live up to expectations, floundering in the Premier League and going through three different managers in the space of only a few months.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Brueggmann was more than good Friday, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The robot has a wheeled base, a lifting column and an arm that can reach for objects.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Polydrops started off by lifting the X trailer by 4 inches (10 cm), sliding on some all-terrain tires in the process.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Angels 1-0 on Friday night in the Freeway Series opener.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Working on a craft project, detailing a car, weeding a garden, practicing your basketball shot, lifting weights – all these activities can foster patience too.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The roadshow details a handful of future targets by an unspecified date, including lifting gross margins to around 70% from 49% last year and generate a roughly 45% net income margin, versus negative 26% last year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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With the rebuilding ongoing Hart said Saturday’s gala is not just about raising funds, but also awareness.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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This year’s rodeo, held on August 7 and 8, is moving to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee to accommodate rising attendance.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Early arrivals bring rising excitement While airports have not yet seen the largest crowds expected for the tournament, excitement is already building among fans who have arrived early.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Leto, who has done more than a few of these kinds of villainous cartoon characters, brings some scene-stealing sly humor and sharp line readings to his despicable Skeletor with a voice that sounds like a cross between James Earl Jones and Sir Ian McKellen.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors charged him with 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and stealing money from political donors.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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For the occasion, Holmes stuck to her usual relaxed street style, elevating the look with Chanel’s cap-toe pumps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
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Nneka Ogwumike posted 20 points and 11 rebounds, passing franchise icon Lisa Leslie for most field goals in Sparks history and climbing to sixth on the WNBA’s all-time rebounding list.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The sculpture, built as part of Kansas City’s annual Parade of Hearts, was made to be nearly indestructible — safe from children dangling from the bee’s antennas or climbing on the structure.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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A lot else can happen when a man is going 978 games in a row without swiping any bases.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The outer display is a fluid experience, from tapping the lower-right corner of the screen to access notifications to swiping to open panels like my calendar, local weather, games, and apps.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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In fairness, the NBA’s young stars usually experience playoff failure before hoisting a championship trophy.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Thompson spent 13 seasons alongside Curry for the Warriors, hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy four times together before departing for Dallas.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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In any other year, Radcliffe would be ascending to the podium, and deservedly so.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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In any other year, Radcliffe would be ascending to the podium, and deservedly so.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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