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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
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
To, be in this moment where, uh, the audience lifts out of themselves and comes into a collective state of feeling.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
If the bra moves with you or the underwire lifts off the ribcage, the fit is insecure.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
One quick swipe lifts away leftover buildup, leaving skin smoother, clearer, and ready for the rest of your routine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The minimalist lobby is filled with contemporary artwork from an ever-changing array of artists, which lifts the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Moore plays a fashion mogul whose company allegedly lifts designs from Palmer’s character while outsourcing production to factories abroad.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Their rich dark wash is slimming, modern, and versatile, while their mid-rise cut and high back pockets lifts and shapes my butt in the best way.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
In lab lifts, Laevo SpinaliS reduced lumbar (erector spinae) EMG by ~11–33%.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Due to the limitations of converting historical buildings, some common areas are impossible to reach, although lifts provide access to each floor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Until then, drills buzz into concrete, construction lifts beep loudly, workers iron curtains and more art comes out of storage waiting for a moment in the sun.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
My main objective outside of making lifts, is to have fun.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Quite a few ski areas have lifts that will allow non-skiers to head up the mountain.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The lifts were high, and the lines were long, and the telemark skiers were cool.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Pivotal moments Once the countdown hits zero and the towering Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off, Blackwell-Thompson hands over to Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director at Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
To, be in this moment where, uh, the audience lifts out of themselves and comes into a collective state of feeling.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
If the bra moves with you or the underwire lifts off the ribcage, the fit is insecure.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
One quick swipe lifts away leftover buildup, leaving skin smoother, clearer, and ready for the rest of your routine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The minimalist lobby is filled with contemporary artwork from an ever-changing array of artists, which lifts the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Moore plays a fashion mogul whose company allegedly lifts designs from Palmer’s character while outsourcing production to factories abroad.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
The ritual dates back more than a decade, with the Dodgers performing their lifts on Sundays barechested.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Their rich dark wash is slimming, modern, and versatile, while their mid-rise cut and high back pockets lifts and shapes my butt in the best way.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
In lab lifts, Laevo SpinaliS reduced lumbar (erector spinae) EMG by ~11–33%.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Due to the limitations of converting historical buildings, some common areas are impossible to reach, although lifts provide access to each floor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Until then, drills buzz into concrete, construction lifts beep loudly, workers iron curtains and more art comes out of storage waiting for a moment in the sun.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
My main objective outside of making lifts, is to have fun.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Quite a few ski areas have lifts that will allow non-skiers to head up the mountain.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The lifts were high, and the lines were long, and the telemark skiers were cool.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the mercury rises, your entire body is forced to work much harder than normal, which can affect performance and health; this summer’s series of heat waves has led to numerous deaths among athletes.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Niger River rises from its source in the Republic of Guinea and arcs north into Mali, then bends south through Niger and northern Nigeria.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Each impact steals a tiny bit of the spacecraft’s speed, pushing it a smidgen closer to Earth.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Outstanding UConn defender Dom Perno steals the ball from Bradley as the clock runs out to preserve a UConn victory, sending UConn to the Elite 8, where they eventually were beaten by Duke, 101-54.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Will Riley had 22 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Wizards, who were trying to win back-to-back games after ending a franchise record-tying 16-game losing streak by beating the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Attractions range from a Butterfly Encounter, Artist’s Garden and Sweet Pea Maze to tractor wagon rides, concerts and wine-tasting events.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every inch of Weese’s design is monumental and extraordinary, but it was created in service to a public transportation system that elevates the daily lives of its users in the most democratic way.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 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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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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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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