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
Apart from lifting the ban on social media, the protesters’ other demands included that the Prime Minister resign and that Nepal establish an independent watchdog body similar to an ombudsman to monitor corruption.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuno will be replaced by Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in June, just weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the Europa League.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Their tasks frequently involve manual tools -cutting debris, drilling through rubble, or lifting objects, etc.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
In its latest earnings report in July, Microsoft reported better-than-expected results, briefly lifting the company’s market cap past $4 trillion.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Always Test Before Cleaning With Baking Soda Baking soda can work wonders when cleaning and lifting difficult stains.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuno will be replaced by Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in June, just weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the Europa League.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Their tasks frequently involve manual tools -cutting debris, drilling through rubble, or lifting objects, etc.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
In its latest earnings report in July, Microsoft reported better-than-expected results, briefly lifting the company’s market cap past $4 trillion.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Always Test Before Cleaning With Baking Soda Baking soda can work wonders when cleaning and lifting difficult stains.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Prometheus was chained to a rock for stealing the fire of the gods and giving it to human beings.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Back in May, Steven Hale pleaded guilty to spending about a year between 2021 and 2022 stealing discs from his employer and selling them online through e-commerce sites.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Those in the know have made a convincing argument for elevating the loungewear with miniskirts and kitten heels.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Morning sunlight signals the brain to wake fully, thus elevating alertness and setting the body’s internal clock.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Spring has come to dine at winter’s table, responding to the glow of climbing fire.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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For example, when the Fed started to cut its interest rates last fall, mortgage rates actually began climbing.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Navigating through your book can be done by setting up the volume keys to turn the pages, swiping left or right with your fingers, or activating one of the nine ‘hotspots’ on the screen to page forward, page back, or access the settings on the Boox reader app.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back in the lineup after being hit by a pitch on the knee on Sunday, Buxton had two hits and took off after the first one, swiping his 22nd base of the season.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The 2020 49ers, as close as a Jet Chip Wasp away from hoisting the trophy a year earlier, finished 6-10.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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But this showdown which needs no hype is ascending a level.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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James, 24, was a great story of training camp, ascending from last year’s practice squad and the bottom of the roster onto the team thanks to a strong training camp.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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