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 Phillies strung three consecutive hits off Blake Treinen, with Nick Castellanos lifting a soft double that cut the Dodgers’ lead to one and brought Vesia into the game.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The modernization plan also includes lifting the 1994 ban on closing rural post offices that covers nearly 4,000 locations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
For the man who once defined Sundays by chasing quarterbacks, the real victories now come in lifting others back to their feet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Powder detergents often perform better at lifting dirt from cotton towels than liquid options.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Coordinating your exhales with the pressing, depressing, pulling and lifting phases of these exercises enhances activation of the scapular stabilizing muscles and reinforces proper rib cage alignment.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Torquemada also underlined the Netflix effect in lifting the Spanish capital to its status of a leading European production hub since the global streamer first set up shop locally a decade ago.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Harrison Fins, no address given, shopping lifting over $100 by price tag tampering.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Fendi is lifting the veil on the future of Silvia Venturini Fendi — but is keeping mum about the new creative direction of the brand.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The modernization plan also includes lifting the 1994 ban on closing rural post offices that covers nearly 4,000 locations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
For the man who once defined Sundays by chasing quarterbacks, the real victories now come in lifting others back to their feet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Powder detergents often perform better at lifting dirt from cotton towels than liquid options.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Coordinating your exhales with the pressing, depressing, pulling and lifting phases of these exercises enhances activation of the scapular stabilizing muscles and reinforces proper rib cage alignment.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Torquemada also underlined the Netflix effect in lifting the Spanish capital to its status of a leading European production hub since the global streamer first set up shop locally a decade ago.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Harrison Fins, no address given, shopping lifting over $100 by price tag tampering.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Fendi is lifting the veil on the future of Silvia Venturini Fendi — but is keeping mum about the new creative direction of the brand.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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Experts at Sweetbriar said the effort was not just about saving one insect but also about raising awareness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The beloved actor, 99, recently reflected on his life’s work while hosting Vandy High Tea, a charity event raising funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum, which is currently in development, alongside his wife, Arlene Silver.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fatal dog attacks, though rare in the United States, have been sharply rising in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Joel Quenneville taking over a rising team loaded with exciting young players and leading them to the playoffs?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, rival electric vehicle makers, including China’s BYD, are stealing market share with cheaper, high-quality offerings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, 91% of 18-34-year-olds said elevating women into government positions is important, while 81% or 80% of the other age cohorts said the same.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Goad joined The Tennessean in 2016 as the business and entertainment editor and has been critical to the company’s digital growth, leading a dramatic expansion of music and entertainment coverage while elevating its enterprise business reporting.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The escapees, who ranged in age from their teens to early 40s, broke out of the Orleans Parish Justice Center in the early hours of May 16 by climbing through a hole in the wall behind a toilet, scaling a fence and crossing an interstate.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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They have been seen climbing trees.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Eight, maybe nine years removed from swiping worms from the corner store and lifting loose change from cars in the mall parking lot.—
Allen Iverson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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After the fumble, head coach Jonathan Gannon was incensed and got into the face of Demercado, making physical contact and swiping at him.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roberto Luongo never felt the glory of hoisting the Stanley Cup during his playing days.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Undoubtedly, there are parallels to 2024 when the Bears — off their bye and riding a three-game winning streak — visited the Commanders for a showcase game with hopes that their season was ascending.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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With a new coach, a new offensive coordinator and an ascending quarterback, the Patriots looked like a legitimate challenger to Buffalo in their 23-20 victory.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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