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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
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
In these, the table platform lifts to reveal a hidden compartment.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The Makom fellowship program lifts up rural rabbis to that challenge, Rappaport said.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Devs in spotlight as miniKit lifts off According to World, developers building on the eponymous network shouldn’t be forced to choose between shipping a Mini App and a standalone version.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
And Zendaya, as always, lifts the movie higher.
—Moira MacDonald, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Strong to severe storms could continue Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as the warm front lifts out of the area, according to the NWS.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Outdoors, the backyard holds an infinity pool and spa, along with a barbecue pavilion, and out front, a subterranean garage with lifts can accommodate up to 20 cars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
For example, Anton Leicht, a visiting scholar with the Carnegie Endowment’s technology & international affairs team, wrote on X that in reality, the ideas are fundamental societal changes and heavy political lifts.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 Apr. 2026
This week's mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
This week’s mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The spa also offers accessible treatment rooms, including roll-in showers, and the hotel pools are outfitted with lifts and accessible transfers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The ritual dates back more than a decade, with the Dodgers performing their lifts on Sundays barechested.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Owning even a few hours of exclusive Masters coverage lifts the value of Prime Video’s entire sports portfolio.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
In these, the table platform lifts to reveal a hidden compartment.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The Makom fellowship program lifts up rural rabbis to that challenge, Rappaport said.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Devs in spotlight as miniKit lifts off According to World, developers building on the eponymous network shouldn’t be forced to choose between shipping a Mini App and a standalone version.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
And Zendaya, as always, lifts the movie higher.
—Moira MacDonald, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Strong to severe storms could continue Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as the warm front lifts out of the area, according to the NWS.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Skiers on the last day of the season were still able to make it from the top of the lift down to the base with skis underfoot, without the need of downloading on the lifts.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Outdoors, the backyard holds an infinity pool and spa, along with a barbecue pavilion, and out front, a subterranean garage with lifts can accommodate up to 20 cars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
For example, Anton Leicht, a visiting scholar with the Carnegie Endowment’s technology & international affairs team, wrote on X that in reality, the ideas are fundamental societal changes and heavy political lifts.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 Apr. 2026
This week's mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
This week’s mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The spa also offers accessible treatment rooms, including roll-in showers, and the hotel pools are outfitted with lifts and accessible transfers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The ritual dates back more than a decade, with the Dodgers performing their lifts on Sundays barechested.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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Their union, which raises money for scholarship programs, and sick and wounded police officers, has cut ties with their outside fundraising vendor TCI America.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unions and district remain apart on salary increases, with teachers seeking 17% raises and Local 99 workers — some of the lowest-paid — also wanting stability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 standard deduction rises to $15,750 from $14,600 for single filers, $23,625 from $21,900 for head of household filers, and $31,500 from $29,200 for married filing jointly filers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this moment the show all at once connects to its past, present and future — and once again rises to Heaviside heights.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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That’s before Morgan steals a necklace from a chintzy gift shop run by a Turkish gangster named Yusuf, who proceeds to kidnap the pair, intimidate them at gunpoint, and threaten their family, forcing them to perform an array of odd jobs to make up for the petty theft.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nicky’s life is upended when his sister Morgan (Taylor Ortega) steals a necklace for their dying grandmother from a boutique with ties to a criminal organization.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers' injury woes remain dire, but Marcus Smart had six points and seven assists against Phoenix in his return from a nine-game injury absence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kempe has been the main offensive catalyst during the Kings’ five-game point streak, collecting seven goals and two assists in that span with three multigoal efforts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the weekends, there are pony rides outside the Cinema dei Piccoli, but the real highlight is the San Carlino theater on Viale dei Bambini—which literally translates to 'Kids' Street'—where there’s an ever-changing roster of Italian puppet shows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That, in turn, elevates the risk of facing collection issues, but not every borrower is equally vulnerable.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The imagery climbs to the ceiling, transforming a transitional space into a moment of theater.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sure, the sequence largely swipes away hints given prior that Bowser was an absent father, but in a film where most of the characters veer toward the blandly nice, watching a dad and his son bond over their same sociopathic tendencies was the only moment that tugged at the heartstrings.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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