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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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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
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
DeVries falls to his knees, in an apparent effort to let Ray win, but Ray lifts his buddy up and drops to the ground, sacrificing himself.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Start pricing stair chair lifts or small elevators for your lovely large home.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Richards brings a quality of understatement to the role that lifts the part above mere histronics.
—Hal Landers, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The cushioned seat lifts to reveal a shallow drawer that can hold smaller items like mini umbrellas, gloves, hats, and more.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This rising tide lifts all boats by expanding the market and creating more opportunities for everyone.
—Levi King, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This gentle gel formula, made with nourishing oat and calming feverfew, lifts away dirt and impurities without stripping your skin's natural moisture barrier.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
But if inflation stays elevated and the Fed holds—or lifts—rates to fight it, those future cash flows get discounted at a higher rate, shrinking today’s value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Elevador da Glória is one of three lifts in the city, all of which were designed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, according to a Lisbon tourism website.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The other two lifts are the Bica and the Lavra.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Corcoran has had three face-lifts, a brow and eye lift and a neck lift.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The best results seem to come from using spacers alongside practicing intentional foot maneuvers, like toe lifts and grasping objects with your feet.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
The 13-acre park also features 400-foot-long tubing hills for both summer and snow seasons, with conveyor lifts for easy access.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The loss also includes vehicles, musical instruments, office and drafting equipment, lifts, power tools, and archives.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Start pricing stair chair lifts or small elevators for your lovely large home.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
DeVries falls to his knees, in an apparent effort to let Ray win, but Ray lifts his buddy up and drops to the ground, sacrificing himself.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Start pricing stair chair lifts or small elevators for your lovely large home.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Richards brings a quality of understatement to the role that lifts the part above mere histronics.
—Hal Landers, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The cushioned seat lifts to reveal a shallow drawer that can hold smaller items like mini umbrellas, gloves, hats, and more.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This rising tide lifts all boats by expanding the market and creating more opportunities for everyone.
—Levi King, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This gentle gel formula, made with nourishing oat and calming feverfew, lifts away dirt and impurities without stripping your skin's natural moisture barrier.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
It not only moisturizes, but also lifts, firms, and plumps the skin simultaneously.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
But if inflation stays elevated and the Fed holds—or lifts—rates to fight it, those future cash flows get discounted at a higher rate, shrinking today’s value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Elevador da Glória is one of three lifts in the city, all of which were designed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, according to a Lisbon tourism website.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The other two lifts are the Bica and the Lavra.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Corcoran has had three face-lifts, a brow and eye lift and a neck lift.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The best results seem to come from using spacers alongside practicing intentional foot maneuvers, like toe lifts and grasping objects with your feet.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
The 13-acre park also features 400-foot-long tubing hills for both summer and snow seasons, with conveyor lifts for easy access.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The loss also includes vehicles, musical instruments, office and drafting equipment, lifts, power tools, and archives.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
Verb
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For Little, this raises even more questions.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taylor Kitsch is fantastic, but Tom Hopper steals the show.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Still, as Huntrix finally steals the show, the movie shows the singers and the audience as equals.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those running the game noticed that defensive midfielders were often ignored by FPL managers, while the defenders rarely involved in goals or assists were not getting the rewards for their defensive play beyond clean sheets.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Setter Nayelis Cabello has distributed the ball efficiently with 117 assists, while middle Cara Cresse provides reliable production in the front row.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even with just 5 stops (and frankly, other than the Area 51 art display and Resorts World itself, 3 not particularly interesting stops) the rides will no doubt be very popular, too popular for just a few cars to handle the demand, particularly when the price is free.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our son is just getting tall enough to start going on the rides.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adding a wreath to your door instantly elevates curb appeal and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to the Billboard 200, the compilation climbs on the Top Country Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The event is kid-friendly, too, with a train ride, swings, rope climbs, and opportunities to feed the animals.—
Melissa Malamut,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday swipes Enid’s driver’s-ed consent form to sneak off to visit Tyler at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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