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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
Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
The decision lifts Louisiana’s need to have two majority-Black districts.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
When Yoda lifts Luke’s X-Wing out of a swamp?
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
The sleeping platform includes a cutout that lifts up and secures across the trailer on two support strips on the walls.
—C.c. Weiss
may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
One Iranian source told CNN that Tehran could see talks restarting if the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Rinse, dab dry with cheesecloth (very absorbent and Martha-coded), then repeat as needed until the stain lifts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Mariella lifts a perfectly arched eyebrow at me.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For two weeks, the Williams brothers are working high above the street, using lifts, brushes and paint to revive the historic artwork.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Accessibility Select staterooms are designated for guests with mobility issues, and pools are equipped with chair lifts.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 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, 28 Apr. 2026
Two new chairlifts are planned for the 2026 to 2027 season, bringing the total number of private lifts to six and increasing exclusive terrain to about 3,300 acres.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Snowshoe, the biggest ski resort in West Virginia with the most substantial elevation drop, sprawls over 251 acres serviced by lifts.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Residents will have up to five years to comply with the stricter Safety Zone requirements and bigger lifts, like updating sheds.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Unlike Honeywell, Dover has not announced plans to dramatically reshape its constellation of businesses, which spans from refrigerator doors to liquid cooling components for AI servers to car lifts at the autobody shop.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
The machinery lifts heavy pieces of concrete and rebar.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
The decision lifts Louisiana’s need to have two majority-Black districts.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
When Yoda lifts Luke’s X-Wing out of a swamp?
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
The sleeping platform includes a cutout that lifts up and secures across the trailer on two support strips on the walls.
—C.c. Weiss
may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
One Iranian source told CNN that Tehran could see talks restarting if the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Rinse, dab dry with cheesecloth (very absorbent and Martha-coded), then repeat as needed until the stain lifts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Mariella lifts a perfectly arched eyebrow at me.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
After half an hour of mat stretches, Mira and two other students climbed onto Swedish ladders, hung with their backs to the wall, and did a set of leg lifts, tapping their feet against their heads.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For two weeks, the Williams brothers are working high above the street, using lifts, brushes and paint to revive the historic artwork.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Accessibility Select staterooms are designated for guests with mobility issues, and pools are equipped with chair lifts.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 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, 28 Apr. 2026
Two new chairlifts are planned for the 2026 to 2027 season, bringing the total number of private lifts to six and increasing exclusive terrain to about 3,300 acres.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Snowshoe, the biggest ski resort in West Virginia with the most substantial elevation drop, sprawls over 251 acres serviced by lifts.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Residents will have up to five years to comply with the stricter Safety Zone requirements and bigger lifts, like updating sheds.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Unlike Honeywell, Dover has not announced plans to dramatically reshape its constellation of businesses, which spans from refrigerator doors to liquid cooling components for AI servers to car lifts at the autobody shop.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as electricity demand in the country’s mining region rises faster than supply, with miners building metal processing plants to satisfy local policymakers’ desire to keep some of the value chain in the country.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Denied children in life, a kuntilanak steals them, those in utero and those already born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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What is it called when someone steals your coffee?—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The Tempo shot 5-for-25 from 3-point range and finished with 10 assists on 17 baskets.—
Ian Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The Cubs’ basic legal theory is that selling rooftop seats from an adjacent building free-rides off the team’s billion-dollar investment in producing games and other events at Wrigley Field.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2026
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If your little miners are more timid about rides, consider getting a seat near the front of the train.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The investment comes as Children’s Mercy’s revenue climbs and as the hospital extends its geographic reach.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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At 65%, which is applied when payments are more than 12 weeks in arrears, the garnishment climbs to $975 per week, leaving just $525 in take-home pay on a $2,000 gross paycheck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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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 10 May. 2026.
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