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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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
That might be the only kind of power that actually matters—the kind that lifts you both into an uncertain sky, still rising.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
The front jack operator lifts the front of the car at exactly the right moment.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Repeat this step as necessary until the stain lifts before washing.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Residents will also have 48 hours after the snow emergency lifts to remove space savers from the road, with Wu saying trash pickup crews will remove any remaining ones.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Big first quarter lifts Country Day past Hockaday Fort Worth Country Day outscored Dallas Hockaday 21-5 in the first quarter then coasted to a 48-32 win in a Southwest Preparatory Conference Class 3A clash.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
With lip lifts, less is always more.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The Hawks have gotten some big lifts from their second unit this season.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The hotel also has two lifts to the children’s attic.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
At Beaver Creek, beginners are rewarded with a sugary treat from the Candy Cabin for mastering some of the lifts serving beginner green runs.
—Alison Fox, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
There was so much snow that winter that ski resorts around Lake Tahoe had to close for days at a time to dig out chair lifts and clear roads.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Other Senate races appear to be tougher lifts, Democrats acknowledge.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
That might be the only kind of power that actually matters—the kind that lifts you both into an uncertain sky, still rising.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
The front jack operator lifts the front of the car at exactly the right moment.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Repeat this step as necessary until the stain lifts before washing.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Residents will also have 48 hours after the snow emergency lifts to remove space savers from the road, with Wu saying trash pickup crews will remove any remaining ones.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Big first quarter lifts Country Day past Hockaday Fort Worth Country Day outscored Dallas Hockaday 21-5 in the first quarter then coasted to a 48-32 win in a Southwest Preparatory Conference Class 3A clash.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
With no lifts spinning at this ungodly hour, Ski Utah had permission to drive a van up a Brian Head service road to the top of a short feeder run called Blackfoot Access.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
With lip lifts, less is always more.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The Hawks have gotten some big lifts from their second unit this season.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The hotel also has two lifts to the children’s attic.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
At Beaver Creek, beginners are rewarded with a sugary treat from the Candy Cabin for mastering some of the lifts serving beginner green runs.
—Alison Fox, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
There was so much snow that winter that ski resorts around Lake Tahoe had to close for days at a time to dig out chair lifts and clear roads.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Other Senate races appear to be tougher lifts, Democrats acknowledge.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Exercises like dead bugs, pike push-ups, leg raises and leg raise reaches are worth adding into the rotation.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, if one spouse is 65 or older, that income threshold rises to $33,100.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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If your boss repeatedly steals credit, your first move is not to react.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a suicide mission.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hischier leads the Devils with 18 goals and 23 assists in 54 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Doncic did return to play and finished the game with 29 points, six assists and five rebounds.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Across the city, mutual-aid and rapid-response networks are coordinating food, rides, childcare, rent assistance, and medical support so families can keep living without exposing themselves to risk.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trail rides are available for an extra cost and are weather dependent.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Normal People is a devastating series in the mold of classical Hollywood melodramas, outfitted with a superb cast that elevates the material at every turn.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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The refuge is at the end of a 25-mile-long rutted dirt road that climbs through a shadowy forest of pine and spruce, punctuated by the sparkle of the occasional stream or meadow.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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American climber Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 building by hand.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … DARING DASH – Sneaky feline swipes a free snack — and it's caught on video.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Soon after, a desperate man named Boomba, who witnessed Ma stealing from the shelter, breaks into her home and swipes her food, her phone, and a purse containing her family’s invaluable travel documents.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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