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
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way.
—The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026
Late rally lifts Faith Christian past FWC Grapevine Faith Christian rallied to score 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning then held off Fort Worth Christian 10-9 in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest on Monday at Faith Christian School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
What made the league’s hesitation so baffling is that Clark’s rise lifts everyone around her.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
The cushion lifts to reveal a space large enough to hold board games or an extra blanket.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East could also push food prices higher in the coming months as a spike in diesel prices lifts transportation costs.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Their work influenced ski areas around the country to open their lifts to snowboarders.
—Angela Palermo
april 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
This gentle abrasive lifts discoloration without scratching.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Staff allegedly were directed to falsely mark the lifts as received in the city’s financial management system in order to initiate the payment.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
And Washington isn’t sure Iran will not quietly rebuild what was destroyed once pressure lifts.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Sixteen lifts were operating there Tuesday.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
As someone who is larger chested, finding a swimsuit that lifts, shapes, and flatters my curves can feel like rocket science.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Brow lifts are far less common—13,621 in 2024 vs 120,755 blepharoplasties—but some surgeons say that gap is narrowing.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
When the drug haze occasionally lifts, Susie follows the bizarre serial killings of homeless opioid addicts in Los Angeles and fights with her father, attorney for Dick Sickler, whose pharmaceutical firm is largely responsible for the nation’s drug epidemic.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way.
—The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026
Late rally lifts Faith Christian past FWC Grapevine Faith Christian rallied to score 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning then held off Fort Worth Christian 10-9 in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest on Monday at Faith Christian School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
What made the league’s hesitation so baffling is that Clark’s rise lifts everyone around her.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
The cushion lifts to reveal a space large enough to hold board games or an extra blanket.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East could also push food prices higher in the coming months as a spike in diesel prices lifts transportation costs.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Their work influenced ski areas around the country to open their lifts to snowboarders.
—Angela Palermo
april 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
This gentle abrasive lifts discoloration without scratching.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Staff allegedly were directed to falsely mark the lifts as received in the city’s financial management system in order to initiate the payment.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
And Washington isn’t sure Iran will not quietly rebuild what was destroyed once pressure lifts.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Sixteen lifts were operating there Tuesday.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
As someone who is larger chested, finding a swimsuit that lifts, shapes, and flatters my curves can feel like rocket science.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Brow lifts are far less common—13,621 in 2024 vs 120,755 blepharoplasties—but some surgeons say that gap is narrowing.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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This raises the odds of flight cancellations and schedule cuts, spelling trouble for the summer travel season.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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When demand rises, so will supply, advocates say, and the economies of scale will kick in and help lower upfront prices.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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As war burns across England, an army of commoners rises to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival, led by Garfield’s protagonist.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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At a Goop-like wellness empire built on female empowerment, Alice meets her doppelganger — a shinier, breezier British import who promptly steals her promotion.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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But his deeper worries so far haven’t come to pass — no one steals the books that stretch on shelves up to the ceiling, representing 17 years of work.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite his late-game defensive lapses, Vucevic played arguably his best game of the series, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Los Angeles, James finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Marcus Smart recorded a 21-point, 10-assist double-double.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each April, Vidalia, Georgia, puts on a four-day celebration filled with live music, carnival rides, recipe contests, and one unforgettable air show.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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This grew into a thriving business that branched into equestrian training and lessons, trail rides and in 1969, vaulting.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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But this new term elevates it, incorporating an aesthetic and lifestyle into the overall vibe.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fashionable eyewear elevates any look for any occasion and can fit into anyone’s lifestyle.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lyrids will appear to emanate from the radiant in the Lyra constellation, which rises in the northwest and climbs higher in the sky toward the early morning hours.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For households with children, the number climbs to a staggering 73%.—
Jennifer Jones Austin,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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