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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
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The authentication lifts the canvas’s worth from thousands to millions of dollars.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
But selenelion is an optical effect in which Earth's atmosphere bends light slightly over the horizon—this is called atmospheric refraction, which slightly lifts both objects above the horizon from our perspective.
—Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Stars' overtime winner lifts Dallas to franchise record-tying eighth straight win!
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
According to Toth, a volumizing hair product lifts roots from the scalp.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
The right side of the box features a storage area of its own, while the top lifts up via a rear hinge to reveal a shallow full-width toolbox made for storing an outdoor table and chair set.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Building a successful league in Europe won’t just give them opportunities to get in on the permanent teams but could be a rising tide that lifts all European basketball boats.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
One musician lifts a Haitian conch.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The lifts were high, and the lines were long, and the telemark skiers were cool.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
To access the 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, 200-plus trails, and three terrain parks, there are 36 different lifts (including the aforementioned Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a highlight of the experience).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The trail conditions were perfect, signage well placed and easy to spot and the lifts ran like clockwork.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The resort has also invested heavily in new lifts in recent years, making lines manageable.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Additional parking could be provided using lifts, which have been installed in other Village residential projects.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Start with five lifts, then switch sides.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, the Mount Hope Bridge, the Newport Pell Bridge, and the Sakonnet River Bridge will also reopen at noon when the travel ban lifts, according to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Wood said mortgage rates could rise more in the coming weeks if the disruption in oil supplies lifts inflation.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The authentication lifts the canvas’s worth from thousands to millions of dollars.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
But selenelion is an optical effect in which Earth's atmosphere bends light slightly over the horizon—this is called atmospheric refraction, which slightly lifts both objects above the horizon from our perspective.
—Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Stars' overtime winner lifts Dallas to franchise record-tying eighth straight win!
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
According to Toth, a volumizing hair product lifts roots from the scalp.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
The right side of the box features a storage area of its own, while the top lifts up via a rear hinge to reveal a shallow full-width toolbox made for storing an outdoor table and chair set.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Building a successful league in Europe won’t just give them opportunities to get in on the permanent teams but could be a rising tide that lifts all European basketball boats.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
One musician lifts a Haitian conch.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Those bars are designed to hold skiers and snowboarders in place while the lifts transport them up the mountain.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The lifts were high, and the lines were long, and the telemark skiers were cool.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
To access the 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, 200-plus trails, and three terrain parks, there are 36 different lifts (including the aforementioned Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a highlight of the experience).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The trail conditions were perfect, signage well placed and easy to spot and the lifts ran like clockwork.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The resort has also invested heavily in new lifts in recent years, making lines manageable.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Additional parking could be provided using lifts, which have been installed in other Village residential projects.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Start with five lifts, then switch sides.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, the Mount Hope Bridge, the Newport Pell Bridge, and the Sakonnet River Bridge will also reopen at noon when the travel ban lifts, according to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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Wall Street is looking for a clear read on the return on investment of Oracle's AI bet when the company reports earnings Tuesday, in addition to any future capital raises.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedman said the growing number of cases raises serious concerns about whether passengers can truly know who is driving them.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ghana’s gold regulators introduced a new sliding‑scale royalty rate that rises in line with bullion prices, despite opposition from China, the US, and mining executives.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In some exclusive shots from Zendaya’s recent A24 shoot with Robert Pattinson (promoting their new wedding film, The Drama, premiering on April 3), Z’s new bixie cut steals the show.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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The seeded, legendary Liscio’s Bakery roll (shoutout to South Jersey) steals the show.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pascal Siakam led Indiana (15-48) with 26 points, five rebounds and three assists.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miller recorded a double-double, pouring in 22 points to go with 13 rebounds, and fell five assists shy of recording his first career triple-double.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The increase would make LAX rides among the world’s most expensive, sparking opposition from Uber, Lyft, travelers, and state lawmakers.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Campbell said there might be fewer rides overall, echoing Uber's sentiments.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rosebelly, the hotel's coffee shop, elevates the coffee program with beans from What’s Brewing, one of San Antonio’s most beloved local roasters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Needs some fresh air and so leaves his flat and climbs the staircase to the top of the building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Arching canes feature showy pink blooms in the spring through fall with quite the display–the vine climbs up to 15 feet tall and 6 feet wide.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Proponents said the change will help businesses better absorb the transaction fees that credit card companies are allowed to charge each time someone swipes their credit card.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 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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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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