1
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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2
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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
This lifts an overhang from a deeply out-of-favor and cheap-seeming group.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Consider a bed with a hydraulic lift mechanism that lifts the entire platform (and mattress) for secret bedroom storage.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Slowly, as the curtain lifts on the institution’s insane practices and the complicity of the town at large, the narrative reaches a wild conclusion that defies expectation.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Zach lifts him over his head onto his shoulders.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
One of football’s coolest celebrations is when a running back or receiver leaps in front of an offensive lineman, who lifts him high into the air.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Earlier Tesla statements suggested high maximum lifts (150 pounds or 68 kg) under ideal conditions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Enforced primarily by judge Carrie Ann Inaba, the rule prohibits lifts in traditional ballroom and Latin dances—defined as any moment when a dancer has both feet off the ground with help from their partner.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The Andermatt region encompasses three ski areas, Andermatt, Sedrun, and Disentis, which joined together to offer more than 100 miles of skiable terrain and 33 lifts.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Having open hip flexors can be helpful for moving through your full range of motion in lifts such as Bulgarian split squats and hip thrusts.
—Julia Eskins, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
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
The other two lifts are the Bica and the Lavra.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fittingly, these finals get a full seven-game layout, and the team to earn four wins lifts the trophy (then sprays the trophy with sparkling wine).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
This lifts an overhang from a deeply out-of-favor and cheap-seeming group.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Consider a bed with a hydraulic lift mechanism that lifts the entire platform (and mattress) for secret bedroom storage.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Slowly, as the curtain lifts on the institution’s insane practices and the complicity of the town at large, the narrative reaches a wild conclusion that defies expectation.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Zach lifts him over his head onto his shoulders.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
One of football’s coolest celebrations is when a running back or receiver leaps in front of an offensive lineman, who lifts him high into the air.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Idaho’s largest ski resort has 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, 10 lifts, and 92 trails for winter recreation, as well as 40-plus miles of mountain biking and hiking trails when the snow melts and wildflowers bloom.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Earlier Tesla statements suggested high maximum lifts (150 pounds or 68 kg) under ideal conditions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Enforced primarily by judge Carrie Ann Inaba, the rule prohibits lifts in traditional ballroom and Latin dances—defined as any moment when a dancer has both feet off the ground with help from their partner.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The Andermatt region encompasses three ski areas, Andermatt, Sedrun, and Disentis, which joined together to offer more than 100 miles of skiable terrain and 33 lifts.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Having open hip flexors can be helpful for moving through your full range of motion in lifts such as Bulgarian split squats and hip thrusts.
—Julia Eskins, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
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
The other two lifts are the Bica and the Lavra.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
Verb
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While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Keeping Pandora’s Box closed raises the prize pot.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Carol steals him away first and is so awkward and confused as to how to flirt.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
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But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Three of his four open-play assists that season were right-footed cutbacks into the centre of the penalty area, as seen below.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief assists in advising the California Highway Patrol’s executive management, commanders and staff on a variety of complex policy, program and organizational issues.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The longer rides, Thom adds, take a toll on both patients and staff.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Haunted Mansion, one of the Disney parks' most beloved rides, first opened in 1969 in the New Orleans Square section of the park, and began operating its temporarily, seasonal Haunted Mansion Holiday seasonal overlay in 2001.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adding Marner obviously elevates the Golden Knights — but their one-two punch still falls short of some of the best in the West, such as the Oilers and Avalanche.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Pa’a Sibbett will receive the Social Impact Award for his work on the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, recognizing his achievements as a Native Hawaiian writer and producer whose storytelling elevates Indigenous narratives and advances authentic representation.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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The popular trail has a round-trip distance of six miles, and climbs along Sheep Mountain and above Sheep Creek.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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