1
as in raises
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 rises
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 steals
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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as in assists
an act or instance of helping
the company's senior vice president gave his son a much-needed lift up the corporate ladder
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as in rides
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
I'll need a lift to work while my car is in the shop
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Recent Examples of lifts
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Vintage soccer jerseys follow the same pattern, where a storied club or a famous number lifts the value.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Strings swell around her as her voice lifts heavenward at the end.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Thanks to its powerful suction and three-stage cleaning system, the device easily lifts dust, dirt, and crumbs on hard floors and carpets.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 This morning lifts your confidence beautifully forward.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
When it’s done well, a rising tide lifts all boats.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Summer is for hiking, mountain biking, scenic lifts, and zip lining, while winter offers one of the longest ski seasons with trails for every level, plus snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing.
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Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
The deal won’t become official until the PWHL’s trade freeze lifts on June 16, a day before the draft.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Accessibility Built recently enough to meet modern standards, Wymara includes step-free access to the lobby, restaurants, and pool area, with lifts to upper floors.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The focus simply needs to move from face-lifts and custody battles to lobbyists and insider trading.
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Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
The work always started overnight, and the high reaches and lifts stayed up through the morning, even as guests entered the park.
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Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Funding boost lifts company valuation ENGINEAI’s expansion comes after a major funding milestone earlier this year.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Verb
Move east and the wind softens, the fog lifts earlier, the temperature rises a degree per mile.
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Vintage soccer jerseys follow the same pattern, where a storied club or a famous number lifts the value.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Strings swell around her as her voice lifts heavenward at the end.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Thanks to its powerful suction and three-stage cleaning system, the device easily lifts dust, dirt, and crumbs on hard floors and carpets.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 This morning lifts your confidence beautifully forward.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
When it’s done well, a rising tide lifts all boats.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Noun
Showery Wednesday, severe storm risk Thursday in Maryland Showers will return to the forecast, especially Wednesday morning, as a warm front lifts in our direction.
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Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Summer is for hiking, mountain biking, scenic lifts, and zip lining, while winter offers one of the longest ski seasons with trails for every level, plus snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing.
—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
The deal won’t become official until the PWHL’s trade freeze lifts on June 16, a day before the draft.
—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Accessibility Built recently enough to meet modern standards, Wymara includes step-free access to the lobby, restaurants, and pool area, with lifts to upper floors.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The focus simply needs to move from face-lifts and custody battles to lobbyists and insider trading.
—
Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
The work always started overnight, and the high reaches and lifts stayed up through the morning, even as guests entered the park.
—
Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Funding boost lifts company valuation ENGINEAI’s expansion comes after a major funding milestone earlier this year.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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Before Crowley was ousted, the city’s top financial analyst pushed back on her budget-cutting narrative, saying that spending on the Fire Department actually went up during that budget year — in large part because of a package of firefighter raises.
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And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
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Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026.
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Tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Bette Midler) magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu).
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Zidane steals the show France had been considered also-rans in the tournament, always falling short despite spectacular individual performances from players such as Just Fontaine and Michel Platini in previous editions.
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Clarke had career highs of eight goals and 32 assists while playing in all 82 regular-season games last season for the Kings, who lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.
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In the past six games, Clark has led the WNBA in both total points and assists, and is averaging nearly 26 points per game over that stretch.
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The breathable, airy fabric is comfortable enough to curl up in on long flights and car rides alike, thanks to four-way stretch and a silky-soft feel that has hundreds of shoppers stocking up in multiple colors.
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Find discounts on Apple AirPods noise-canceling headphones ideal for long, peaceful plane rides.
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And yet, when the scores get low, the criticism elevates, with speculation the course is too easy for the professionals, especially of the highest caliber that come to Cromwell.
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The Yoleny Inflatable Glamping Tent, $250 at Amazon, elevates any backyard or campsite in minutes.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Matt Damon climbs into a Trojan horse for a bit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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